Castor oil packs are getting a lot of attention on social media, with wellness influencers sharing their positive experiences. Many people believe these packs can help with everything from ...

Doctors weigh in on the pros and cons of navel pulling, an ancient practice that's going viral because of claims it helps with digestion, cramps and more.

To make a castor oil pack, place them on top of one another ... there is no proof that putting it on your stomach has any negative effects on your stomach, GI tract, or other vital internal ...

Using the oil can also result in serious side effects, like nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, diarrhea, and irregular heartbeat. For people who are pregnant, castor oil can also cause early cramps. A ...

Wellness influencers are oiling their navels and armpits with a supplement spray that they believe helps with sleep and ...

Castor oil, derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries. Its myriad health benefits have prompted many to incorporate it into ...

usually by rubbing warmed oil on the area or with a castor oil pack (a cloth socked in castor oil). It originates in Ayurvedic medicine and is thought to help promote relaxation and support ...

The latest health trend doing the rounds on social media involves pouring castor oil in your belly button. While trending on TikTok now, this health hack actually draws from the ancient Ayurvedic ...

Laurence Monneret / Getty Images While using a castor oil pack on your stomach won't do much internally, it can be used to relieve cramps or discomfort. "Soak a cloth in castor oil, place it on ...

Or they opt to apply a castor oil pack, which is essentially the same thing, but instead of pouring the oil into the bellybutton, people will soak fabric (cotton or wool) in castor oil and apply it on ...