The Benefits of Castor Oil Packs
Castor oil is another functional way to improve your well-being, besides nutrition! Castor oil is a thick, odorless oil made from castor plants. It’s used in many cosmetic products we use today so it’s overall safe to use! Castor oil has been used for centuries to holistically treat and heal the body, and it’s a great self-care regimen. Here’s why I love it so much and why I highly recommend it to my clients too…
Castor Oil has shown to help with:
Body, mind and soul wellness and health optimization
Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, menopause, severe PMS symptoms, estrogen dominance, etc.)
Treats constipation, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, IBS, colitis, Crohn’s disease; general GI issues
Insomnia and sleep problems
Stress reduction, anxiety, depression, ADHD
Period regulation, endometriosis, TTC, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts
Thyroid issues (hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, nodules, etc.)
Promotes efficient liver cleansing and detox
Supports bile flow and gall bladder function
Reducing inflammation, arthritis, joint pain
How to use castor oil:
The best way to start using castor oil is topically (meaning ON the skin). You can create a DIY castor oil pack: Grab a [glass] bottle of castor oil and drop about a tablespoon on an organic cloth, like an old flannel shirt or wash cloth and gently place the cloth on your body.
Since I work with many women working to balance their hormones and gut health, I always suggest placing it directly on your liver (which is right under your right rib cage). This helps promote efficient liver detoxification and promotes regular BMs (poop).
Leave the pack on for at least 30 minutes while you relax, maybe a read a book or watch tv. Do this about 3-4x each week to start seeing some benefits!
If you don’t want to mess with a DIY castor oil pack KIT, you can use my personal favorite Castor Oil Liver Pack by Queen of Thrones ! It comes with everything you need to start using castor oil packs at home with less mess and made to wear on your liver.
A few additional notes:
The cloth of a liver oil pack should be replaced every 3-6 months, depending how often you use it.
You can use try castor oil packs pretty much anywhere in the body!
Kids can use castor oil packs too- the website I noted includes smaller sized packs for kiddos
For individual items (like replacing your liver cloth pack), you can use CWN10 for 10% off the website! *not eligible for full kits.
Have a question? Don’t be afraid to reach out. I’d be so happy to help you.
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