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21 July 2026
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Castor leaves: traditional healing uses and key safety risks

The traditional use of castor leaves in folk medicine remains largely underpinned by empirical practice rather than large-scale clinical studies, leaving questions about standardised dosage, confirmed efficacy, and long-term safety still open. As interest in plant-based remedies grows, further scientific research into Ricinus communis leaves — and clearer regulatory guidance on their use — will be key to determining whether these traditional applications can be validated and safely integrated into modern health practices.

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