The claim
Castor oil can dissolve tumours, cure arthritis and detox the liver
Rating
Contrary to what social media influencers may claim, castor oil cannot dissolve tumours, cure arthritis or detox the liver; at best, it may provide short-term relief from constipation.
Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Research from related reporting says castor oil’s only medically recognized and FDA-approved use is short-term relief of occasional constipation. It also says claims that castor oil detoxes the liver or shrinks tumors have no scientific merit; the supplied research does not address arthritis.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] First Check original review
Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026
- [S1] Boron, Castor Oil and Borax
Additional research · Retrieved October 17, 2026