Life hack: Castor oil packs

What is a castor oil pack?

It’s a piece of cloth soaked in castor oil that’s applied topically to the skin above the liver.

What does it do?

“Conditions that respond well to topical castor oil include:
◌ General detoxification
◌ Intestinal disorders: constipation, loose stools, poor elimination
◌ Liver and gallbladder disorders: fatty liver disease, gallstones
◌ Gynecological conditions: irregular periods, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, urinary symptoms
◌ Lung congestion, asthma, bronchitis and during acute colds and flus”

More things they can help with:

• Liver disorders 
• Thyroid cysts and nodules
• Non-cancerous uterine fibroids
• Ovarian cysts
• Constipation
• Gallbladder inflammation or stones
• Inflamed joints
• Lymphatic drainage 
• Conditions with poor elimination
• Headaches and migraines
• Cysts in the breast tissue
• General liver detoxification 
• Lung infections

In my personal experience, castor oil packs have helped significantly with detoxifying my liver which I can definitely see in my skin. Take a look at the links below for instructions on how to make one and for further information. Most say to use them for about an hour a few times a week, but it really depends on the individual circumstances of each person. I personally have used them for about 40 minutes/3 times a week and saw moderate results. Currently I have been using it almost everyday (give or take) for 40 mins to an hour for the last month and have seen great results. I have struggled with acne for years and I’ve noticed a significant improvement in breakouts and less redness in my complexion. I’ve also noticed better tolerance in digestion and less inflammation.

How to Make and Use Castor Oil Packs

Click to access 18-05-03-Integrative-Handout-Castor-Oil.pdf

Sarah