How castor oil works as a cathartic?

i took castor oil at 39.5 weeks pregnant. it gave me intense labor but they were false! was in hospital for 12 hours with intense labor pains and still no baby, they sent me home. when your cervix is...

Castor Oil has a laxative effect. But it can be used in salads and other food preparation. Cod Liver Oil is more of a nutrient substance, often given to babies and children.

No I have 5 kids and NEVER went into labor naturally, I tried castor oil several times and it did not work. If you are 2 cm already walking will work!! It might not work right away but do it everyday...

Castor oil does not give you contractions directly, it gives you diarrhea. Those cramps are believed to sometimes bring on labor but usually it's just you sitting on the toilet with the runs. Sp stay...

Don't drink castor oil! It just gives you stomach pains and diarrohea which you really don't want during labour