Oral Castor Oil Experiment Day #1
Minoxidil 10/5/2022
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The user is experimenting with taking 1-1.5ml of pure castor oil orally daily as an alternative to minoxidil for hair growth. They aim to find a safer option that promotes overall body and head hair growth without the side effects of minoxidil.
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