Rubbing castor oil in the belly button is not new, but it has gotten a lot of buzz on social media for its supposed benefits. Proponents of the practice, also known as navel pulling, claim that it can ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Castor oil packs can be used up to three times per week.Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, which may reduce inflammation.The packs are generally safe but can ...

Castor oil is made from the seeds of the castor bean plant. Some people apply a castor oil "pack"—a towel immersed in castor oil—to their skin. Others claim rubbing castor oil directly into their ...

The social media app TikTok has become a hub for health and wellness tips, tricks and trends. The latest trend has users touting the benefits of putting castor oil in your belly button before bed.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From slugging to mouth-taping, there’s no shortage of social media trends claiming to fix, well, just ...

Discover the surprising benefits of castor oil, including how it might benefit your sex life.

Casey Gallagher, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver. Castor oil, which comes from the Ricinus communis plant, is ...