Concussion expert and alumnus Michael Micky Collins, Ph.D. '91 recently returned to the University of Southern Maine (USM) to give a lecture on sports-related concussions.
Castor works well as a toenail fungus treatment. For the same reason it helps fight acne, castor oil can get rid of persistent fungal infections, moles and cysts. Traditionally, the method used was to apply a small amount of castor oil with a pinch of baking soda to the infected area.
Castor oil is made from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. Its most commonly used as a laxative. It breaks down in your gut to kick your bowels into motion. But castor oilâs natural antiviral and antimicrobial properties make it a popular treatment for skin problems known as dermatosis and fungal infections.