castor oil cures

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Castor Oil Cures

Updated: 10/31/2009

 

 

 

Though

we mainly know it as one of Edgar Cayce's most famous remedies, castor

oil has a long history of traditional medical use dating back to

ancient Egypt. Derived from the castor bean, the oil was traditionally

used internally as a laxative. However, now it is primarily used

externally due to its potential toxicity.

A castor oil pack is placed on the skin to increase circulation and

to promote elimination and healing of the tissues and organs underneath

the skin. It is used to stimulate the liver, relieve pain, increase

lymphatic circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.

Castor oil packs are a traditional holistic treatment for a range of

conditions, such as: cholecystitis (inflammation of the gall bladder),

poor eliminations, epilepsy, various liver conditions such as cirrhosis

and torpid liver, scleroderma, headaches, appendicitis, arthritis,

incoordination between assimilations and eliminations, colitis,

intestinal disorders such as stricture and colon impaction,

incoordination between nervous systems, neuritis, and toxemia.

Castor oil packs are made by soaking a piece of flannel in castor

oil and placing it on the skin. The flannel is covered with a sheet of

plastic, and then a hot water bottle is placed over the plastic to heat

the pack.

A castor oil pack can be placed on the following body regions:

The right side of the abdomen to stimulate the liver; inflamed and

swollen joints, bursitis, and muscle strains; the abdomen to relieve

constipation and other digestive disorders; the lower abdomen in cases

of menstrual irregularities and uterine and ovarian cysts.

Safety precautions: Castor oil should not be taken internally. It

should not be applied to broken skin, or used during pregnancy,

breastfeeding, or during menstrual flow.

Materials* Three layers of undyed wool or cotton flannel large enough to cover the affected area* Castor oil* Plastic wrap cut 1-2" larger than the flannel (can be cut from a plastic bag)* Hot water bottle* Container with lid* Old clothes and sheets. Castor oil will stain clothing and bedding.

Place the flannel in the container. Soak it in castor oil so that it

is saturated, but not dripping. Place the pack over the affected body

part. Cover with plastic. Place the hot water bottle over the pack.

Leave it on for 45-60 minutes. Rest while the pack is in place. After

removing the pack, cleanse the area with a dilute solution of water and

baking soda. Store the pack in the covered container in the

refrigerator. Each pack may be reused up to 25-30 times.

It is generally recommended that a castor oil pack be used for 3 to

7 days in a week to treat a health condition or for detoxification.