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Originally Posted by susie123
Depends on what you call harm...
Castor oil is a stimulant and lubricating laxative. It is not a preferred treatment, because it can produce painful cramps, fecal incontinence and explosive diarrhea. Its action can go on for hours, sometimes unpredictably and powerfully causing an involuntary bowel movement at inconvenient locations and during sleep. Initially, castor oil is digested in the small intestine. When the digestion is complete, it enters the large intestine and produces a feeling of hot diarrhea pressing on the anal sphincter. The slightest relaxation of the anal sphincter causes fecal incontinence. After a certain point in time, it is impossible to retain, especially in the larger doses.
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I think it has been used to relieve constipation so that would make sense. I've found it very useful in health and beauty treatments when used externally, though.
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Originally Posted by susie123
I wouldn't bet on it. That's quite a patronising remark I would say.
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It wasn't meant to be patronising.
I had made a valid query and was given a load of links to things that I know about,that weren't related to my query at all.
Same as this member has done in the past to me several times, when I think back. The links and response weren't related to the question I asked, in this post or in past posts, and assumptions are being made about my level of knowledge and perception. It would be reasonable to expect me to know about soya and human health, and I'm careful to not sound rude in my responses. If I wanted to inform someone, I may ask first if they knew about the consequences of certain things or offer to help, not assume that they do not know.