Are Castor Oil Packs Really Healthy? A Doctor Explains the Viral Trend

Are there any other benefits or limitations to using castor oil packs?
Dr. Orbuch explained: “applying heat to castor oil can relax the smooth muscles of the uterus and may relieve menstrual cramps,” and they may also “help relieve bloating and GI pain.”
They can also be beneficial for endometriosis patients, who ” live in a “fight or flight”/sympathetic overdrive state, and applying heated castor oil packs can help shift your nervous system into a “rest and digest”/parasympathetic state.”