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    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    12/26/2020 8:27:19 AM

    Reviewer: First time user, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    This was my first time taking this product. I was a bit concerned about the nature of the response I would have given the reviews on the internet. I took 20ml on an empty stomach. Flavour and texture were unusual. No cramps, and within 2hrs I had 1 formed easy to pass bowel movement. Over the next 3-4 hours I had 5 liquid bowel movements. No cramps, no urgency. The product worked flawlessly.

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    11/29/2019 12:16:25 PM

    Reviewer: Feeling better in Windsor, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Have had on-and-off constipation after prostate surgery. Tried Miralax and and Ex Lax with mixed results. At 9:30 AM this morning, I tried 1 tablespoon Castor Oil in orange juice. I never tried Castor Oil before. By 12 noon I completely emptied my bowel! Very little discomfort, just a familiar (and welcome!) feeling that I had to go. Very thorough and effective! Much quicker and better than ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    11/23/2017 11:44:59 PM

    Reviewer: LJ, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I take a table spoon every night before bed with a glass of warm water. I also put some on my face and legs before bed. My stomach feels flatter and I have a lot more energy. I've noticed there are two kinds. Some say for external use only do not take internally and other brands say food grade can be taken internally. I make sure to put the first one only on my skin and take the other ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    9/7/2015 3:04:15 PM

    Reviewer: Mickee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Took 1 common tableware spoonful of oil at apx 12:30 midnight. Went to bed. Upon waking around 11am, I had 3 hard stools apx 20 mm in size. Ate brunch around 2 pm. Around 2:45 pm, had very soft, runny stools that completely cleaned me out.

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    5/2/2015 6:38:54 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    It helped my constipation and my back is not hurting anymore.

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