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but I didn't know about castor oil!
I remember hearing about it as a very old-school remedy... a spoonful of castor oil before bed or whatever. That was before my time, thankfully.Stupid question: Is castor oil used as a cooking oil or as a food? I thought it was just a laxative.
Here's this, though: 20 Strange but Effective Everyday Uses for Castor Oil - DIY & Crafts
Why do they allow them to sell rhubarb with its leaves in stores if the leaves are known to be poisonous? That's irresponsible of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
I knew that castor plants, and especially the seeds (beans) are poisonous, but I never made the connection to castor oil (which I've only read about, never encountered IRL).
You're obviously a freak.Have been eating apples including the core for 40+ years, still alive
Julia Belluz said:The bacteria are typically transmitted from animals to humans through animal excrement that has contaminated food or water.
Why do they allow them to sell rhubarb with its leaves in stores if the leaves are known to be poisonous? That's irresponsible of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.