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Castor Oil
A thick vegetable oil traditionally applied to warts, scars, and rough skin patches.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 65/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Castor oil is a thick, pale vegetable oil pressed from castor beans, long used in folk skin care.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May soften warts and rough skin patches over time
- Simple, inexpensive, and easy to apply
- Moisturizing for dry or scarred skin
- No special equipment needed
🥄 How to use it
Apply a small amount directly to a wart or skin lesion several times a day, covering lightly if desired. For scars, gently massage in daily.
How much: Apply topically several times daily as needed.
Why it works: Castor oil is thought to soften thickened skin and may help soften warts and rough lesions over time with consistent use.
⚠️ Cautions
- Do not ingest castor oil without medical guidance — oral use has a strong laxative effect
- Discontinue if skin irritation develops; castor oil has no proven antifungal activity, so see a doctor or use an antifungal treatment for suspected ringworm rather than relying on this alone
- Not a substitute for medical evaluation of a changing or unusual mole or lesion; do not apply to surgical incisions or open wounds without your surgeon's approval
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
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