13 Powerful Uses and Benefits of Castor Oil You Never Knew About

Castor oil for constipation

There are several home remedies for constipation, but one classic stands out: castor oil. (Your grandparents probably had a bottle in their medicine cabinet.) “This purgative oil cleanses the digestive tract and is considered a safe internal remedy for constipation in small doses, says Nadine Artemis, co-founder of livinglibations.com. “The dose used to treat constipation in adults is 15 milliliters (about 1 tablespoon), and it should provide relief within six hours.” Artemis recommends organic castor oil. This remedy is good for the occasional back up, but if you suffer from chronic constipation, see your doctor.

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