Castor Oil Pack Treatment

Castor oil packs aid in the elimination and detoxification of the body, works to heal inflammation and pain in joints, bruises, sprains and strains.

Indications: The castor oil pack has many applications and is used in many conditions including uterine fibroids, non-malignant ovarian cysts, headaches, migraines, constipation, colitis and other intestinal disorders, gallbladder and liver conditions, arthritis and chest colds.

Contraindications: Do not use heat with uterine growths, bleeding, pregnancy, ulcers or while menstruating.  Do not use an electric heating pad.

Supplies:

Directions:   Fold the flannel or wool cloth in half, so that it is two layers thick and a suitable size to cover recommended body area.  Pour oil onto flannel until it is well moistened.  Warm flannel/oil in in a water bath on the stove to a comfortable temperature. You want the pack very hot, but not hot enough to burn your skin.  Lie down placing flannel directly on skin over the treatment area.  Wrap the towel around body over the flannel.  If using heat, apply hot water bottle or hot gel pack over the treatment area.  Rest.  You may sleep, use visualization, or meditate at this time. Treatment should continue for 20 minutes to 1 hour.  Longer treatments are not harmful.  You may replace the flannel pack in a ziplock bag and store in refrigerator.  This flannel and oil may be used for weeks or for 20 - 25 applications add more castor oil when needed.  To remove the oil from skin, wash skin or towel in a solution of 3 tablespoons baking soda/qt of water .

Usage of Castor Oil Pack

Do daily for 20 minutes at a time, daily for duration of elimination diet.  Typically, the castor oil pack is used 1-3 times/day in acute situations, and 1-3 times/week in more chronic situations.