What Is Castor Oil?
Castor Oil is produced by pressing castor beans. The oil's chemical composition is made up of fatty acid, particularly 90% of which is ricinoleic acid (an unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid). Castor oil can penetrate deeper than any other oil and is loaded with potent antioxidants.
What Are Castor Oil Packs?
Castor Oil Packs involve saturating organic unbleached cotton flannel or wool with 1-2 tablespoons of organic, cold pressed castor oil. The packs are anti-inflammatory and stimulate the body's lymphatic systems. Castor Oil Packs have been used in naturopathic medicine for thousands of years as a therapeutic technique to heal areas of the body. Castor Oil Packs are best known for their ability to detox the liver, improve lymphatic circulation, reduce inflammation in the body, aid hormonal imbalances, support fertility, as well as a long list of other great benefits.
Where Do I Put The Castor Oil Pack?
The most common Castor Oil Pack is over the liver (on the right side of the abdomen under your ribcage). The pack can also be placed on the front of the neck for thyroid support, on the center of the abdomen to aide digestion, directly on muscles or joints that are strained, and on the lower abdomen to ease menstrual pain. Castor Oil Packs can be worn overnight for a deep cleanse, or daily for up to an hour. Castor Oil itself can also be applied onto the skin/face.
Benefits of Castor Oil Packs:
There are ENDLESS benefits to Castor Oil Packs (please feel free to research yourself) but some of my favorite benefits are listed below. *Castor Oil Packs can be used by men and women, however I have listed some uniquely female benefits*
Detoxifies the liver and thyroid
Supports digestion
Promotes healthy gut microbiome
Heals skin rashes, acne, and wounds
Calms the nervous system
Promotes better, deep sleep/eases insomnia
Alleviates auto-immune disease symptoms
Supports mood by producing oxytocin and dopamine
Improves overall energy
Decreases bloating
Improves PCOS symptoms
Improves quality of uterine lining
Balances hormones
Removes excess estrogen
Boosts immune system
Supports lymphatic system and drainage
Aids PMS/menstrual cramps
Eliminates ovarian cysts
Supports gallbladder
Suppresses tumors
Reduces joint pain/arthritis/swelling
Decreases constipation
Supports colon cleansing
Reduces stress
Alleviates headaches and other pain
Some Things To Consider:
ALWAYS use ORGANIC, hexane-free castor oil. This is non-negotiable. The castor oil should be cold pressed or expeller pressed. It should be stored in a dark, glass bottle.
The thyroid or liver pack cloth should be unbleached, organic cotton flannel or wool.
Store your Castor Oil Pack in glass and NEVER plastic. Castor Oil pulls from whatever it is on or in.
Do not use Castor Oil Packs if you are pregnant without consulting your doctor.
Always consult with a naturopath or doctor if you are unsure about something.
Where To Purchase A Castor Oil Pack:
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