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.
In surgical spirit, castor oil acts as a mild anti-fungal and is useful in lubricating skin as it heals. Though it is sometimes used as a food additive and an oral medicine, castor oil is dangerous if consumed in moderate to large quantities.