Rubbing castor oil in the belly button is not new, but it has gotten a lot of buzz on social media for its supposed benefits. Proponents of the practice, also known as navel pulling, claim that it can ...

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Even if castor oil doesn’t help flatten your stomach, there is one science-backed pro when it comes to using castor oil topically: It is pretty moisturizing. “Castor oil is really rich in fatty acids, ...

While thinking of your health, the hollowed area on your abdomen must be the last thing on your mind. Yes, your belly button is the spot where your umbilical cord was attached at one point of time. It ...

Rubbing castor oil in the belly button is not new, but it has gotten a lot of buzz on social media for its supposed benefits. Proponents of the practice, also known as navel pulling, claim that it can ...

Just when you thought TikTok couldn’t get any weirder, people are now pouring castor oil into their belly buttons for better digestion, yes, you read that right. This trend has taken social media by ...

“Me pouring oil in my belly button every night because I refuse to be bloated in 2025,” a TikTok user posted last month, in a clip with 4.3 million views. Yes, you read that right. The latest health ...

Navel pulling involves putting castor oil on your belly button and massaging it to improve digestion, natural detox, and weight loss. However, no scientific evidence exists to support these claims. If ...

Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc, operates a private practice in Santa Monica where he specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative medicine. Castor oil may not reduce bloating or improve ...

You must have heard about the benefits of castor oil when it comes to improving hair health. But the oil is not just limited to this. Did you know that massaging your navel aka belly button with ...