Castor oil (Ricinus communis) comes from the castor seed, native to India. You can buy organic caster oil from your local health food store.
A caster oil pack helps detoxify the liver naturally, support uterine and ovarian health, improve lymphatic circulation, and reduce inflammation.
How to apply the pack:
- Place a layer of caster oil on the lower abdomen down to the pubic bone and out to the hip bones.
- Next put a piece of glad wrap (or a plastic alternative can be a thin piece of cotton or tea towel).
- Then place a warm wheat bag or hot water bottle on top. You may need to reheat the wheat bag or hot water bottle a few times. It is ideal to lay like this with your caster oil pack for 30 minutes to allow the heat to thin the caster oil and be absorbed by the body.
You can also place the caster pack on top of your liver, on the right-hand side of your body just under the rib cage, to help detoxify the liver and remove toxins.
Caster oil has huge anti-inflammatory properties, other places you can use it are:
- Apply to cystic acne (only if unbroken), dry skin, rashes, boils, age spots, and warts to improve complexion and boost moisture.
- Treat toenail fungus.
- Soothe a sprain, injury, or sore joints.
- Apply to areas of back pain.
- To cleanse and soothe abdomen when having digestive or reproductive trouble.