Does anyone know if Castor Oil Packs actually work as a laxative, or do they just help relax/heal the intestines from any adhesions and restrictions? I never use castor oil internally but occasionally use it since I have pelvic pain. But sometimes I have a better BM the next day, and not sure if...

Has anyone used castor oil with SIBO as a laxative? I searched the forum didn't see anything. I saw this article: http://news.sciencemag.org/health/2012/05/just-spoonful-castor-oil Which says caster oil works because ricinoleic acid latches onto EP3­ molecules in the smooth muscle cells on...