Health Benefits of using Castor Oil Packs
One of the oldest healing rituals used around the world
Using a castor oil pack is a type of detox that’s supportive rather than adding more “fuel to the fire” when your body is in a state of stress.
Go slow and start with 20-30 minutes at a time. Some people will wear it overnight to bed, but when you are just starting out, go slow.
What do castor oil packs support?
Overall helps metabolic health
Supports the regulation of the parasympathetic nervous system which helps our bodies from being stuck in that fight, flight, freeze state. Allows you to feel a sense of calmness.
Supports your gut microbiome, improves bowel function.
Increases glutathione and helps preserve it - glutathione is an essential antioxidant the body uses for natural detoxification purposes
Reduces inflammation throughout the body
Supports reproductive health by drawing toxins away from reproductive organs.
Helps removes biofilm
Promotes deep REM sleep if you’ve worked your way to wearing it overnight
Gallbladder support
Can help joint pain if place on a joint that is bothersome
Supports thyroid function
Who can use castor oil packs?
Anyone (besides pregnant women!) It is safe if you’re nursing. It is beneficial for kids as well.
How to Use Castor Oil Packs
You can use an old organic flannel 1-2 tablespoons of castor oil and a heating pack. This is called the “lazy man’s castor oil pack” You place the flannel under your right rib cage and lay down for roughly 30 min. Working your way up to overnight. Be sure to lay on a towel, castor oil does stain.
Queen of the Thrones makes a reputable castor oil that is hexane free, bottled in an amber glass to protect the quality of the oil from oxidation, and has a pack that is designed to trap body heat and ties around your body so you don’t need to worry about lying still for an extended amount of time. Although, you do want to try to relax when you’re taking the time to do this, you can just do it overnight. I mention them on my favorite products page listed here.
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