Does putting castor oil in your belly button have any health benefits? Experts explain the viral TikTok naval pulling trend, including potential side effects.

Living Why men have more belly button lint and other things you need to know today Published: Feb. 09, 2017, 12:31 p.m.

Discover whether putting castor oil in your bellybutton has any positive effect on your gut and overall health, plus the risks of using the oil on your skin, according to healthcare experts.

Does rubbing castor oil in your belly button have any health benefits? Experts explain how "naval pulling" with castor oil works, the potential benefits, and risks.

How to Apply Castor Oil Because using castor oil in your belly button is not a science-backed treatment for bloating and other gastrointestinal issues, there is no right or wrong way to apply it.

Does putting castor oil in your belly button have any health benefits? Experts explain the viral TikTok naval pulling trend, including potential side effects.

Topline A new trend called navel oiling—putting essential oil in the belly button for health benefits like weight loss—has gained popularity on TikTok, but although it’s linked to an ancient ...

Does rubbing castor oil in your belly button have any health benefits? Experts explain how "naval pulling" with castor oil works, the potential benefits, and risks.

The probiotic possibility While castor oil in your belly button might not help your gut bacteria, probiotics actually can. However, don’t just grab any probiotic off the shelf.

The latest health trend doing the rounds on social media involves pouring castor oil in your belly button.

Does putting castor oil in your belly button have any health benefits? Experts explain the viral TikTok naval pulling trend, including potential side effects.