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.
Potential Side Effects of Castor Oil. The use of castor oil is not without any adverse effects, which are usually skin reactions and gastrointestinal irritations. Dr. Mercola explains that when castor oil reaches your small intestines, it is broken down into ricinoleic acid, which can irritate your intestinal lining.