Ingredients
- 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 mL) of food-grade castor oil
- ½ cup (120 mL) orange juice or another fruit juice (optional, to improve the taste)
Directions
- Mix the castor oil into the juice.
- Drink it on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning.
- Stay well hydrated throughout the day.
What to expect
- It usually works within 2–6 hours to relieve occasional constipation.
Important precautions
- Do not take castor oil every day or for more than a few days without medical advice.
- It can cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance.
- Avoid using it if you are pregnant (unless specifically directed by a healthcare professional), have intestinal blockage, severe abdominal pain of unknown cause, or inflammatory bowel disease.