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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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 Labour Induction Cervical Dilation
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 Date Fruit Labour Induction 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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2022 Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Among the mentioned plants, castor oil and date fruit have more evidence in cervical ripening and onset of labor.
Systematic Review Date Fruit Labour Labour Induction
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.
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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 Labour Induction Cervical DilationThe 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 Date Fruit Labour Induction 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.
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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