Castor Oil
Castor oil is a thick, viscous oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis) that is commonly used in a variety of industries, including medicine, cosmetics, and manufacturing.
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Among the mentioned plants, castor oil and date fruit have more evidence in cervical ripening and onset of labor.
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Edible medicinal plants like saffron, chamomile, dill seeds, and castor oil have demonstrated positive effects on various aspects of labor, indicating potential natural alternatives for aiding childbirth.
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Published research studies are articles that present the findings of original research that has undergone a peer-review process and has been made publicly available in scholarly journals, books or other media.
Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2022 Jun 30 Journal of Pharmacopuncture Moradi M, Niazi A, Mazloumi E, Lopez V
This meta-analysis showed that oral administration of castor oil is effective for cervical ripening and labor induction.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Castor Oil Labour Induction Cervical DilationEdible Medicinal Plants on Facilitating Childbirth: A Systematic Review
2022 Mar Current Drug Discovery Technologies Ivari FR, Vatanchi AM, Yousefi M, Badaksh F, Salari R
Systematic Review Castor Oil Labour Induction Saffron Dill SeedEdible medicinal plants like saffron, chamomile, dill seeds, and castor oil have demonstrated positive effects on various aspects of labor, indicating potential natural alternatives for aiding childbirth.
The Effect of Outpatient Herbal Drugs on Cervical Ripening and Onset of Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2022 Mar 19 Journal of Isfahan Medical School Ghasemi M, Ebrahimzadeh-Zagami S, Ghavami V.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Labour Induction Date Fruit Castor Oil LabourAmong the mentioned plants, castor oil and date fruit have more evidence in cervical ripening and onset of labor.
Castor oil as a natural alternative to labor induction: A retrospective descriptive study
2018 Apr Women and Birth DeMaria AL, Sundstrom B, Moxley GE, Banks K, Bishop A, Rathbun L
Nearly 91% of women in the study who consumed the castor oil cocktail to induce labor were able to give birth vaginally with little to no maternal or fetal complications. Findings indicate further research is needed to compare the safety and effectiveness of natural labor induction methodologies, including castor oil, to commonly used labor induction techniques in a prospective study or clinical trial.
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Among the mentioned plants, castor oil and date fruit have more evidence in cervical ripening and onset of labor.
2022 Journal of Isfahan Medical School The Effect of Outpatient Herbal Drugs on Cervical Ripening and Onset of Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Ghasemi M, Ebrahimzadeh-Zagami S, Ghavami V.
Systematic Review Date Fruit Labour Labour Induction
16 articles that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Meta-analysis was only possible on castor oil and date fruit. The chance of spontaneous onset of labor in was 5.760 and 2.205 times the castor oil and date groups, respectively. Moreover, the increase in bishop score in castor oil group was 2 times higher than the control group. The results of funnel plot and Egger test found no evidence of publication bias (P = 0.710).
Peganum, Sisymbrium, chamomile, and saffron were effective in cervical ripening and onset of labor. Evening primrose was effective on Bishop score, but had no effect on spontaneous onset of labor. Red raspberry leaves were not effective in spontaneous onset of labor.
Edible medicinal plants like saffron, chamomile, dill seeds, and castor oil have demonstrated positive effects on various aspects of labor, indicating potential natural alternatives for aiding childbirth.
2022 Current Drug Discovery Technologies Edible Medicinal Plants on Facilitating Childbirth: A Systematic Review Ivari FR, Vatanchi AM, Yousefi M, Badaksh F, Salari R
Systematic Review Dill Seed Labour Induction Saffron
This systematic review explores the potential of oral herbs in aiding childbirth, given the rising interest in natural treatments despite advancements in medical interventions. More than 20% of pregnancies require labor induction, often associated with adverse effects and increased cesarean risk. The study investigates edible plants' impact on cervical readiness, labor onset, pain reduction, and labor duration. Among 20 clinical trials, saffron, chamomile, boiled dill seeds, date, date syrup, Descurainia Sophia, and castor oil have demonstrated positive effects on various labor aspects. Nonetheless, larger-scale studies are needed for a comprehensive understanding of these herbs' mechanisms and effectiveness in facilitating labor.
Review Articles
Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.
Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2022 Jun 30 Journal of Pharmacopuncture Moradi M, Niazi A, Mazloumi E, Lopez V
This meta-analysis showed that oral administration of castor oil is effective for cervical ripening and labor induction.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Castor Oil Labour Induction Cervical DilationEdible Medicinal Plants on Facilitating Childbirth: A Systematic Review
2022 Mar Current Drug Discovery Technologies Ivari FR, Vatanchi AM, Yousefi M, Badaksh F, Salari R
Systematic Review Castor Oil Labour Induction Saffron Dill SeedEdible medicinal plants like saffron, chamomile, dill seeds, and castor oil have demonstrated positive effects on various aspects of labor, indicating potential natural alternatives for aiding childbirth.
The Effect of Outpatient Herbal Drugs on Cervical Ripening and Onset of Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2022 Mar 19 Journal of Isfahan Medical School Ghasemi M, Ebrahimzadeh-Zagami S, Ghavami V.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Labour Induction Date Fruit Castor Oil LabourAmong the mentioned plants, castor oil and date fruit have more evidence in cervical ripening and onset of labor.
While the research shows that castor oil can be effective in labour induction, in practice, it is highly discouraged for pregnant women to consume castor oil by themselves due to the potential for overdosing and side effects. For labour induction, castor oil should not be used without medical supervision. —Jinnan C 8 Jan 2024
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Among the mentioned plants, castor oil and date fruit have more evidence in cervical ripening and onset of labor.
Edible medicinal plants like saffron, chamomile, dill seeds, and castor oil have demonstrated positive effects on various aspects of labor, indicating potential natural alternatives for aiding childbirth.
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While the research shows that castor oil can be effective in labour induction, in practice, it is highly discouraged for pregnant women to consume castor oil by themselves due to the potential for overdosing and side effects. For labour induction, castor oil should not be used without medical supervision. —Jinnan C 8 Jan 2024