*Does not include Castor Oil*
Castor oil packs are a legendary treatment that date back to ancient times. Traditional Chinese medicine, Indian Ayurveda, Ancient Egyptians and Mediterraneans all used castor oil for its rejuvenating health and beauty aspects. It is even mentioned in the bible as the oil that anoints! The plant has been given the special name of the ‘Palm of Christ’. The oil and the packs have been around forever and will forever be a part of natural medicine. A castor oil pack is a piece of wool or a cloth soaked in castor oil so you can apply it on the skin. The cloth may be cotton flannel or other dense material that can soak up a lot of liquid. The take-home points include the direct effect of castor oil packs on stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system and the penetration of the oil into the tissues, which stimulates lymphatic flow and reduces inflammation via the Peyer’s patches.⠀
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These effects translate into enhanced digestion, assimilation, and elimination for those who use them. Castor oil packs – the most important naturopathic application of the oil – are recommended for many disorders, from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s and colitis, constipation, a weakened immune system, gastritis, GERD, stress, anxiety, general detoxification, hormonal dysregulation, infertility, cancer, and basically any condition other than pregnancy.⠀
People use this against a number of ailments, including skin conditions, blood circulation problems, and digestive issues.Castor oil packs are used outside your body, with or without heat. The idea is that a castor oil pack is soaked with more oil than you can simply rub on your skin. This allows it to better absorb into your skin. Some people use warmed castor oil packs on the painful joint to help bring down inflammation and drain away blocked fluids that may cause more swelling.⠀
Castor Oil Pack instructions
- Pour the castor oil directly on the cloth.
- Place the pack over the affected body part.
- Place the heating pad on high. Leave it on for 45-60 minutes. Rest while the pack is in place.
- After removing the pack, cleanse the area with a dilute solution of water and baking soda.
- Each pack may be reused up to 25-30 times.
The many benefits of Castor Oil Packs include:
- Relaxing the digestive system, reducing bloat and improving constipation.
- Reducing gallbladder inflammation/stones.
- Improving lymphatic drainage.
- Reducing gut inflammation.
- Reducing headaches and migraines.
- Detoxifying the liver.
- Shrinking thyroid cysts and nodules.
