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Caster Oil, can itself act as a laxative. One teaspoon of caster oil a day acts as a gentle and effective laxative, but more importantly. Caster Oil is a natural and inexpensive alternative to manufactured laxatives. This oil can be purchased cheaply at most pharmacies/drug stores, some larger supermarkets and online retailers.

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How long does it take before castor oil acts as a laxative?

In order that Castor Oil will act as a laxative the dose ought to be sufficient. The Russian Popular Medicine recommends one milliliter Castor Oil per one kilogramm of the human weight; e. g. 60 kg --> 60 ml (= 2 oz), this taken early in the morning, not having breakfasted. In this case the first bowel movement will occur normally 2 to 4 hours after having gulped this stuff, eceptionally 1 to 6 hours later.


Some information on Castor?

Castor is one of the primary stars in the constellation Gemini, the twins. From Earth, Castor looks like a single bright star, but in actuality, it's 6 stars - three sets of two that orbit each other.


What is the opposite of castor oil?

The term "opposite of castor oil" can vary based on context, but if we consider properties, one might think of a substance that is non-laxative and non-therapeutic. While there isn't a direct opposite, a common oil like mineral oil, which is also used for lubrication but lacks the medicinal properties of castor oil, could be considered a contrasting option. Alternatively, oils that have a completely different composition and use, such as essential oils, could also serve as an "opposite" in terms of application.


What is easily found in the home to use as a laxative?

one or two tablespoons of veggie oil.


Can castor oil end a one week pregnancy?

No. While long-rumored that castor oil could flush any and everything out of the body, it simply isn't so. What it will do, tho, is put you on the toilet in horrible pain for hours.


How do you extract ricinoleic acid from castor oil?

Maybe its best people don't know this one.


If you drink castor oil does the dioreah come out uncontrolably?

At first you will have to swallow an adequate dose Castor Oil in order to move the bowels. The Russian Popular Medicine recommends one milliliter Castor Oil per kilogramm of the human weight; e. g. 60 kg corresponds to 60 ml (= 2 oz) Castor Oil. Second: Normally the first evacuations will beginn 2 to 4 hours after having gulped an andequate dose Castor Oil, exceptionally 1 to 6 hours later. Third: Normally the evacuations of the bowels will begin suddenly without any warning; so stay near the bathroom.


What would castor oil do to a women that's only one month pregnant?

It will give you a very nasty diarrhea.


A liquid preparation which mixes fine droplets of an oil in water such as castor oil?

An emulsion is a liquid preparation where fine droplets of one immiscible liquid (such as oil like castor oil) are dispersed in another liquid (like water) with the help of an emulsifying agent to prevent separation. This allows for the two liquids to mix uniformly and form a stable mixture.


What does the laxative habit cause?

One of the most common causes of constipation is the laxative habit


What is the meaning of the name Castor?

The name Castor means "beaver" in Greek mythology. Castor was one of the twin brothers known as the Dioscuri, who were known for their bravery and loyalty.


If you drink liquid paraffin that is meant for lip moisturizing will it make you sick?

No. If only a small amount say a teaspoonfull is ingested it may make one's bowel movements easier to pass but if a large amount say a cup full then looseness of the stools or even diarrhea could occur. Liquid parrafin is a lubricant not an osmotic laxative such as mag sulf or irritant purgative such as Castor Oil or Senna or a Stool Softner such as Dulcolax.