Castor oil is very frequently used in Ayurvedic medicine for its many properties such as its richness in lipids, its nourishing and hydrating properties, its power to accelerate the growth of hair and eyelashes, etc. Castor oil – also known as castor oil – also has laxative properties if ingested. But be careful of the side effects for users.
On TikTok, Internet users recommend ingesting it to lose weight and detoxify the human body. “The most dangerous myths we see on social media are that castor oil is a panacea for everything including cancer. Internet users also highlight that castor oil is a miracle for weight loss“, warns Jane Clarke, nurse, quoted by Newsweek. And adds: “There is no scientific evidence that castor oil has any impact on serious illnesses such as cancer. This is simply false and these myths are harmful to your health“.
Dehydration and malnutrition
Additionally, castor oil is a powerful laxative and its frequent use can have serious health consequences. “This will most likely lead to malnutrition, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance“, points out the nurse. Before explaining: “Once ingested, castor oil activates prostaglandin receptors, resulting in rapid contractions that push the contents through your small intestine at high speed without giving you time to fully digest the contents and form solid stools.“.
