How to Make a Castor Oil Pack
The castor oil pack has been used successfully for centuries to improve elimination, digestion, circulation and improve lymphatic function.
Read on to find out what conditions can be treated with it and how to make a castor oil pack.
Things You'll Need:
Organic castor oil
cotton flannel or undyed wool
plastic wrap
hot water bottle
Bath towel
blanket
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KNOW WHAT IT'S BENEFICIAL FOR:
Liver overload from prescription/recreational/over the counter drugs and/or alcohol use.
--Inflammation of joints, muscles, and organs
--Congestion
--Conditions that inhibit lymph flow or immune function
--Digestive and eliminative issues
--Menstrual difficulties and/or ovarian/uterine cysts
2
HOW TO USE A CASTOR OIL PACK:
Place on the right side of the abdomen to stimulate the liver
Use to detoxify the liver.
--Apply to swollen, inflamed, sore joints and muscles.
--Place on the abdomen to relieve digestive issues and constipation.
--Place on the lower abdomen to relieve menstrual complaints or cysts.
3
HOW TO MAKE A CASTOR OIL PACK:
Gather all items needed and fill water bottle with hot water.
--Make sure flannel is large enough to fold 2 or 3 times.
--Soak flannel in enough castor oil to saturate, but not drip.
--Apply to area of the body, directly on the skin.
--Apply plastic wrap over full cloth.
--Place heated water bottle over pack.
--Place a towel over the whole pack.
--Cover yourself with a blanket.
4
Rest for 30-60 minutes. This is a good time to just be "still". Or perhaps, a book or listen to music, or even meditate.
Use 3-5 times per week. Time length recommended is 6 weeks to 3 months.
Tips & Warnings
If you don't have a hot water bottle, you may use an herbal hot pack (or a couple socks filled with rice and tied at the end; heated in the microwave.) Electric heating pads are not recommended.
Store flannel in ziplock bag in the refrigerator. It can be re-used 25-30 times.
A baking soda/water paste will remove excess oil residue
Castor oil will stain clothes and linens so prepare accordingly.
If you have concerns or questions about castor oil for your own use; please discuss it with a holistic health practitioner.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4484035_castor-oil-pack.html
The castor oil pack has been used successfully for centuries to improve elimination, digestion, circulation and improve lymphatic function.
Read on to find out what conditions can be treated with it and how to make a castor oil pack.
Things You'll Need:
Organic castor oil
cotton flannel or undyed wool
plastic wrap
hot water bottle
Bath towel
blanket
1
KNOW WHAT IT'S BENEFICIAL FOR:
Liver overload from prescription/recreational/over the counter drugs and/or alcohol use.
--Inflammation of joints, muscles, and organs
--Congestion
--Conditions that inhibit lymph flow or immune function
--Digestive and eliminative issues
--Menstrual difficulties and/or ovarian/uterine cysts
2
HOW TO USE A CASTOR OIL PACK:
Place on the right side of the abdomen to stimulate the liver
Use to detoxify the liver.
--Apply to swollen, inflamed, sore joints and muscles.
--Place on the abdomen to relieve digestive issues and constipation.
--Place on the lower abdomen to relieve menstrual complaints or cysts.
3
HOW TO MAKE A CASTOR OIL PACK:
Gather all items needed and fill water bottle with hot water.
--Make sure flannel is large enough to fold 2 or 3 times.
--Soak flannel in enough castor oil to saturate, but not drip.
--Apply to area of the body, directly on the skin.
--Apply plastic wrap over full cloth.
--Place heated water bottle over pack.
--Place a towel over the whole pack.
--Cover yourself with a blanket.
4
Rest for 30-60 minutes. This is a good time to just be "still". Or perhaps, a book or listen to music, or even meditate.
Use 3-5 times per week. Time length recommended is 6 weeks to 3 months.
Tips & Warnings
If you don't have a hot water bottle, you may use an herbal hot pack (or a couple socks filled with rice and tied at the end; heated in the microwave.) Electric heating pads are not recommended.
Store flannel in ziplock bag in the refrigerator. It can be re-used 25-30 times.
A baking soda/water paste will remove excess oil residue
Castor oil will stain clothes and linens so prepare accordingly.
If you have concerns or questions about castor oil for your own use; please discuss it with a holistic health practitioner.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4484035_castor-oil-pack.html
