According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, castor oil — which is pressed or extracted from castor beans — is approved for just one medicinal use: as a laxative. Here’s what castor ...

Applying castor oil on the navel, known as Nabhi Chikitsa in Ayurveda, is experiencing a resurgence due to its purported health benefits like relieving menstrual cramps, enhancing digestion ...