Concussion expert and alumnus Michael Micky Collins, Ph.D. '91 recently returned to the University of Southern Maine (USM) to give a lecture on sports-related concussions.
Castor works well as a toenail fungus treatment. For the same reason it helps fight acne, castor oil can get rid of persistent fungal infections, moles and cysts. Traditionally, the method used was to apply a small amount of castor oil with a pinch of baking soda to the infected area.
Castor oil is known to help keep split ends under control when used as a conditioning treatment. This is due to the many nutrients contained in castor oil, including vitamin E, omega-6 fatty acids, and essential amino acids that can help to penetrate dry and damaged hair.