Castor Oil
By YEN NIEN (JASON) HOU, PharmD, DiplOM, LAc, and JYOTHIRMAI GUBILI, MS
June 10, 2025
1. Castor oil historically used for constipation, labor induction, and breast tumor treatment. 2. Lack of clinical evidence for its use in treating breast cancer. 3. Potential adverse effects and contraindications - pregnant women should avoid. 4. U.S. FDA recognizes it as a safe stimulant laxative, not for treating cancer.