Castor Oil Packs: Home Remedy for Detoxification & Inflammation

The castor bean (Ricinus communs) has a long traditional medical history use dating back to ancient Egypt.   Castor oil packs aids in the elimination and detoxification of the body and  are sometimes recommended by alternative practitioners as part of a liver detox program.  Once taken taken orally as a laxative is now known to be toxic .  Use should be limited to external unbroken skin and only after consulting a health care professional.

The castor oil pack has many applications and its uses include treatment of many conditions.   Some alternative practitioners use castor oil packs to enhance circulation and to promote the healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin.  Thus a doctor may use castor oil packs to improve liver function, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve digestion including constipation, intestinal disorders, gallbladder and liver conditions.  Also, uterine fibroids, non-malignant ovarian cysts, headaches, migraines may be addressed.

Castor oil pack can be placed on the following body regions:

• The right side of the abdomen.
• Inflamed and swollen joints, bursitis, and muscle strains.
• The abdomen to relieve constipation and other digestive disorders.
• The lower abdomen in cases of menstrual irregularities and uterine and ovarian cysts.

Caution:

Do not use castor oil during pregnancy or breastfeeding.   

Do not fall asleep while using the electric heating pad. 

Supplies:

Flannel cloth (cotton or wool; 20-40 inches by 24-48 inches)   

Plastic wrap (Clear kitchen wrap or plastic bag without ink)

Glass dish (Square 9 x 9 inch pyrex or similar container)

Bath towel-Use one you won’t mind discarding

Hot water bottle or heating pad

Two safety pins

Six ounces of castor oil

Directions:

1.  Choose a container in which to store and heat your Castor oil pack.

2.  Pour oil onto flannel until it is well moistened.

3. Heat flannel/oil in glass dish in oven or microwave to a comfortable temperature.

4.  Lie down placing flannel directly on skin over the treatment area.

5.  Place plastic wrap that is 1-2 inches larger than flannel on all sides over flannel to prevent staining of clothes or bedding.

6. Wrap the towel around body over the flannel and plastic and pin.

7.  If using heat, apply hot water bottle or heating pad (on medium setting) over the treatment area.

8.  Rest.  You may sleep, pray, or meditate at this time.

9.  You may replace the flannel pack in the glass container and store in refrigerator.  This flannel and oil may be used for 25 - 40 times.

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