Are castor oil and mineral oil the same thing?

Question

i was just wondering, are castor oil and mineral oil basically the same thing? if not, what's the difference......i mean, arn't they both for relieving constipation?.....and pregnant s*x...

Answer 1

No - not at all!!!

Castor oil is the oil of the castor bean, which is the source of ricin, a seriously toxic compound.

Mineral oil is just that - purified petroleum oil.  It relieves constipation by lubricant action.  Castor oil relieves constipation by irritant (and lubricant)  action.

DK