Castor oil Benefits & Uses

Castor oil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Castor oil Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Castor oil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Castor oil is used -

Castor oil Related Warnings

Is the use of Castor oil safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Castor oil. It is best to stop taking Castor oil immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Castor oil safe during breastfeeding?

Castor oil is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Castor oil on the Kidneys?

Castor oil is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Castor oil on the Liver?

Castor oil is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Castor oil on the Heart?

You can take Castor oil without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Castor oil with Other Drugs

Castor oil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Castor oil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Castor oil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction

Frequently asked Questions about Castor oil

Is this Castor oil habit forming or addictive?

Castor oil is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Castor oil will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Castor oil should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Castor oil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Castor oil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Castor oil

Taking Castor oil with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Castor oil

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Castor oil with alcohol will be.

Unknown