The Dangers and Side Effects of Eating Raw Castor Oil (Seeds)
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Raw castor beans, the source of castor oil, contain the deadly poison ricin. Due to this potent toxin, the side effects of eating raw castor oil—or more accurately, consuming the raw seeds—can be fatal. Refined castor oil, on the other hand, is processed to remove ricin, making it safe for medicinal use in regulated doses.
