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Castor Oil Pack

How To Make a Castor Oil Pack—

Castor oil, cold-extracted from the castor bean, is used for preparing a castor oil pack, an external application.  Rarely is castor oil taken internally except when recommended by a health professional.  Castor oil has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of health issues.  Castor oil contains a unique fatty acid called rinoleic acid.

Here is a list of traditional uses for the castor oil pack—

1.            Improve blood circulation

2.            Stimulate lymphatic drainage

3.            Release trapped toxins in tissue or organs

4.            Support and strengthen immune function

5.            Break down congestion

6.            Break down growths, cysts, tumors

7.            Tumors near the surface

8.            Break down congestion and stagnation

9.            Prevent growth of mold, bacteria, yeast, and viruses

10.          Break down fibroids

11.          Break down endometriosis

12.          Colon & small intestinal pain, strictures and colon impaction, colitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, IBS

13.          Menstrual cramps

14.          Infirmity of the kidneys, lungs, adrenal glands, stomach, bladder, liver, gallbladder

15.          Pain and inflammation in joints like knees and ankles

16.          Arthritis affected bone & joint

17.          Polycystic ovarian syndrome

18.          Blocked fallopian tubes

19.          Ovarian cysts

20.          Uterine fibroids

21.          Wrap for gout, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, bursitis, arthritis, swellings

22.          Improves bone & joint mobility when applied to affect joints 3-5 times per week

23.          To reduce specific inflammation

24.          Liver congestion

25.          Gallbladder distress

26.          Sciatica

Castor oil contains rinoleic acid which is an unusual fatty acid that can prevent the growth of mold, bacteria, yeast and viruses.  Ricinoleic acid can draw toxins out of the tissues.  When using a castor oil pack, you can generally expect a bowel movement within 5 hours following application. Castor oil packs should not be used with bowel obstruction , bowel bleeding, during menstruation, or if pregnant or breastfeeding.

HOW TO APPLY A CASTOR OIL PACK

Applied Externally—Steps

1.  Soak a piece of cotton flannel or wool in castor oil, in a small glass bowl or container (that has a lid) until it is saturated.

2.  Next squeeze out excess and apply the fully saturated cloth to the affected area and cover it with a piece of plastic wrap.

3.  Lay a hot water bottle on top of this layering, and reheat when it cools, maintaining the heat throughout treatment. Do not use an electric heating pad but only a hot water bottle.

4.  Relax by watching television or reading for about 1 hour or as long as 3 hours, average being 1 hour

5.  Repeat this process 3-7 times per week.

Castor oil packs are placed into the bowl or container, covered, and stored in the refrigerator for reuse about 30 times.  If it becomes rancid, discard and start with fresh oil.  Add castor oil as needed to keep the cloth fully saturated.

Clean-Up–

This is a very sticky and thick oil. Remove with soapy water.  Protect bedding and clothes from oil staining.

Another tip— for added benefits apply essential oil for your particular issue (one that doesn’t burn the skin- some are too strong) to the area to be treated just prior to applying the castor oil pack.  The oils can help promote more intense effects in some cases. If using DMSO on the skin surface before applying the pack, do not use plastic wrap and use a thin cotton cloth or flannel piece instead.

Be sure to use only cold-expressed 100% natural castor oil.

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