Traditional uses, what evidence supports, and safety considerations.
Some benefit for skin moisturisation and hair thickness perception. Internal use as a laxative is documented but has significant side effects.
Never take castor oil orally without medical guidance. Topical use is generally low-risk for most people.
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Evidence-based benefits of turmeric supplements, the best forms to take, and important cautions.
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A traditional Ayurvedic substance — where the evidence supports it and where it does not.
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