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Castor Oil Cures
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.
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ABDOMINAL ADHESIONS
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[YEA] Ellie from Durham, NC writes: "I had major abdominal surgery and a few years later knew I had adhesions as a result. I used the packs for an hour each day for about 2 months. One day I actually felt it break loose! It felt like being hit with a huge rubber band and was painful for only a few seconds before feeling better. No longer did I have the painful pulling sensation in my side. My doctor is from India and agreed with me that the castor oil packs dissolved the scar tissue. This saved me from more surgery, that would have created more scar tissue, and on and on and on."
Replies04/17/2009: Jacqueline from Casa Grande, AZ replies: "Hi I wanted to know more about the adhesions and using castor packs. Has this worked for anyone else?"
04/18/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "To Jacqueline from Casa Grande, Az.
Hi Jackie, You can get a lot of information on castor oil packs, as well as other uses for castor oil by typing "castor oil therapy" in your search window & hitting go. I think you will find it very interesting. According to Edgar Casey, his source recommended this one often because it helps to get the entire body back into balance. You can also get information from Edgar Casey Research Foundation but the quickest route is to use the castor oil therapy for different sites. The chemical breakdown of castor oil is amazing, and so are a lot of our other local plants, especially the ones we usually call weeds, which God grows so abundantly for us to enjoy!"
05/27/2009: Pucho from New York , NY replies: "What is purpose of 3 layers of cloth?
Is thick material required?
> Three layers of undyed wool or cotton flannel large enough to cover the affected area
What is best placement of castor oil pack for liver detox?
Does the liver run from the front to rear abdoman on the right side of the body?
What is the best way to hold the castor oil on the side of the body to stop it from sliding off the body?
Thank you."
12/03/2009: Patricia from San Marcos , Tx replies: "Having trouble with Adhesions have had surgery 3 times. I know that I have scar tissue again feeling pain and bloating won't go away. Just wanted to know where you can get Castor Oil Pack.
Thanks
Patricia"
EC: Instructions for a castor oil pack here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/castor_oil.html
12/04/2009: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, USA replies: "Patricia, you might also want to use msm both topically and orally in addition. It is wonderful stuff! Just a suggestion. Lisa"
12/05/2009: Patricia from San Marcos, Tx replies: "Hello, Lisa just wanted to thank you. I did my first treatment last night wanted to know what I'm suppose to fill and what is msm topically and what is it used for?Thank You,
Patricia"
EC: Msm info here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/MSM.html
12/06/2009: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, USA replies: "Hi Patricia, When you say you started your first treatment, did you mean the castor oil or the msm? If the msm, good for you! Castor oil packs are beneficial too and Edgar Cayce channeled that info long ago. I've used them but msm is powerful stuff. I would highly recommend you go on youtube and watch David Wolfe speak eloquently on it in his series of Beauty through mineralization. See part 6 and 7. I could reiterate what he said but he says it so well and to the point that it's well worth watching. Hope it helps and you like it. You can also take it internally because it helps our whole body. Lisa"
12/07/2009: Patricia from San Marcos , Tx replies: "Hi, Lisa thanks for the information. What I meant by my first treatment was with the castor oil I wanted to know how long do I have to wait to feel some relief? Also, how much of MSM Do I need to take? Thanks"
12/07/2009: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, USA replies: "It would be good if you go up on this thread and see Joyce's suggestion of going on Edgar Cayce sites that will explain castor oil packs and how to use them and other pertinent info in regards to this. As for the msm, start at about 2,000 mg. and work your way up. I already gave you the place you can find valuable info in regards to this in my last post. Lisa"
[YEA] 04/10/2011: Redman from Adelaide, South Australia replies: "Hi this is Dr Red from Waterfall Gully South Australia. You may not know that the A.R.E. of Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach did a study supervised by Dr William Magarey many years ago. They found that 'T' cell Lymphocytes accumulate in the thousands where a castor oil pack is applied. The castor oil does not osmose into the skin, it is too viscous, however it acts as a giant ultra sound unit attracting 'T' cell to the area which do the healing. The A.R.E. have this on record as a double blind study. Hope this helps you all... Dr Red."
04/28/2011: Jeff from Red Wing, Mn replies: "Some good info... However- be very cautious about the use of MSM. I have known people who have experienced severe depression after taking MSM for fitness reasons... Months of depression."
04/28/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Jeff, I don't know about MSM side effects, if any, I only know that it has been used for many years by a lot of people and it seems to be ok but I would like to talk about something else which I find worrying: the amount of people who are taking something, then suffer from whatever and immediately think that it is a side effect of whatever they are taking. I see too many posts here like that and people need to be aware that maybe it is a side effect, maybe it is not connected at all. I think that people always have the feeling that anything they suffer from is a side effect from something they are taking. If you are not sure I would say stop whatever you are taking and start again later on but don't always assume that it is indeed a side effect!The other day after taking a bit more Vit. C all of a sudden I started seeing stars and I thought about people here. I could have thought that it was the Vit. C causing them if it were not for the fact that I have had that before and nowadays know that it is nothing much, just me, for some reason, breathing too much oxygen in. But if I was someone else I would never take Vit. C again and would be swearing that it made me see those lights. The same goes for so many people doing OP. It seems to me that all those side effects are highly exagerated, not that people are trying to mislead anybody but because we tend to worry and want to find a cause for whatever we are feeling.
I am curious as to what Bill will say to the lady now experiencing problems and thinking they come from taking VCO, to be honest, I am not an expert but I don't think they are and the same goes for MSM and depression. We really need to stop and think..... And try again to see whether it is indeed a side effect or only a coincidence! Sorry that I bring this up but it has been on my mind for a while! Sometimes it is easy to see if something is a side effect, like my eyes getting swollen when I rub Castor Oil on them, still I tried again a few days later and the same thing happened so I won't do it again. Now that is clear...."
04/28/2011: Bill from San Fernando, San Fernando, Philippines replies: "Hi Francisca... You raise a wonderful point to be sure, whose remedy, all at once, is to trust both the remedy and to trust yourself and take responsblity for your own cure all at the same time.Too often I read about people who will take, say ACV, VCO or lugols iodine, and claim that they hate the taste or that they have had an allergic reaction to it. But there is a very simple way of checking whether you are allergic to something. Just put a drop of the substance on your arm and see if this area becomes irritated, red or itchy. And if you don't like the taste of VCO, then just add it to coffee or honey. If you hate ACV then just neutralize the acid with baking soda or drink it with organic apple juice. If you don't like the taste of iodine, then add the drops to a glass of ascorbic acid dissolved in water. No more iodine taste.
On the other side of the coin, many people, for instance, have a great fear of taking something such as Hydrogen Peroxide or lugols iodine or Baking Soda. To these people I would say -- research the historic uses of these remedies on the internet to alleviate your own fears. Lugol's Iodine, Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda all have been used for a long time(over 100 years) quite successfully in medicine -- and they are still being used.
I don't generally respond now to a person who either does not like the taste of a remedy or thinks that they have an allergic reaction to it. People always forget about the Herxheimer or die-off reaction -- which always tends to initially amplify all symptoms for a while because of the die-off toxin effect on the body. I also get the impression, particularly for difficult and complex diseases like fibromyalgia, candida and cancer, that people are sometimes looking for a single and simple magic bullet remedy to cure these difficult problems. This is rarely if ever the case. Multiple cures, when understood, are far better because these problems always have multiple causative and aggravating factors. In William Kelly's enzyme and detox protocol, his cancer patients would take somewhere in the region of 120 - 180 pills a day as well as two coffee enema's a day. In Gerson's Cancer Therapy, coffee enemas were also given throughout the night at 3 hour intervals. These protocols were quite successful at defeating cancer. Who cares about the inconvenience as long as you are cured ?
As well, another reason I don't respond to people who don't like the taste or who claim they are allergic or who are just plain scared of the remedy, is that I believe in individual free choice. Ultimately they are responsible for accepting and using their own cure. Any other approach would seem to be contentious which I always try and avoid. I do become frustrated though, particularly if I think a regimen might well help to cure that person's problem and they decide to give it up. But this is really their own free choice as I see it."
04/30/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Bill.... Very wise as usual! I agree with you, I don't have a lot of patience with people who want everything to have a wonderful taste. We are talking about getting better, who cares if the taste is not the best? I even get irritated when the doctor or a person at the health food store starts to tell me that this or that doesn't taste too good. I couldn't care less.... If it frees me of my problem then what? The same goes for a mostorizing cream, for example, if I am looking for something to help my skin I don't want to be bothered which parfume is my favorite. To be honest I even prefer products with no parfume at all! It would bother me a bit if I went around all day smelling bad but otherwise I couldn't care less!And as far as taste goes it is all a state of mind. If like me you are dying to get better nothing will taste so bad you can't take it (well.... I do struggle a bit with raw garlic but that is because it is so strong, still I believe more in taking it than the capsules). Take care....."
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ADVICE NEEDED
04/14/2011: Michy from Vancouver, Bc Canada writes: "Thanks for all the great info about castor oil! I have found great relief to my many months of dry eyes and hopefully will be seeing some wrinkes disappearing too! I have just noticed that the site says not to use while breastfeeding. Too late! Is this just for packs or any application and why? I was hoping to use some packs to help my liver and gall bladder which are sore. If not this any other suggestions safe for a nursing mom?"
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03/30/2011: Esprit64 from North Yarmouth, Maine Usa writes: "My understanding of castor oil packs is that you should use them on an affected area three days, then four days off. However, since I have multiple health problems and pain sites, can I also use packs in multiple body locations at the same time? Can I stay with one body site for three days, then move to another site for the next three days, etc. ? Every day, having a pack somewhere on my body?
Are packs also effective for upper respiratory and heart problems?
About massage. I understand that castor oil massages can also be done. However, I'm reading the massage should generally be done in the direction of the lymph system. How do I know what direction a lymph system is going?
Finally, does it make sense to massage castor oil into an affected area and then, cover it with plastic wrap, perhaps sleep this way overnight?
Thanks for any clarifications."
Replies04/01/2011: Phoenix23002 from Amelia, Va replies: "Esprit64.. Hi. I have been using castor oil packs for going on 30 yrs now and.. They are great for lots of things. The instructions for use are.... You should only use pure wool flannel (no polyester or nylon) and fold it so you have 4 - 6 thicknesses... Soak the thicknesses with cold-pressed castor oil, but not so it is messy. Cover with saran wrap then cover with heating pad.
Ck the heat from time to time (if you combine oil & heat.. What do you get?? possibly a burn). Cut it off or lower heat temp every 10 mins or so to make sure it is not too hot, then cut it back up. Try to give yourself an hour or two with the pack.
The packs are good for so many things. If you use it on your abdomen, it helps activate some immune factors that are in your intestines. Normally you use the pack for 3 - 4 nites per week. You reuse the packs and keep them in a zip-lock bag between uses and don't share the packs with anyone else. Everybody gets their own packs.. Lol. You never wash them. Cayce's instructions say to follow use after a week or so with a dose of olive oil. I can honestly say I have NEVER done that. Just thinking about it gags me... Lol.
I don't know about keeping this on all night long. I am just going by Cayce's original instructions. He never advised wearing for that long. I have no idea how helpful it would be if you don't wear the heating pad but it certainly can't hurt. Massaging with it won't hurt either.
As for the lymphs.. Just massage up to the body from the extremities. On the arm, push up to the elbow from the wrist, from the elbow up to the shoulder, etc. Same with the legs.. From the bottom up. I broke my shoulder and the therapist massaged my arm that way so I wouldn't develop edema in my arm. Must of worked because I never had any swelling.
Be sure and use old, old towels. I use a large plastic yard trash bag, cut so it lays flat and cover that with a large old towel. I put all this under me so none of the oil gets on my bed linens or recliner. I prop up on pillows and I use an old, small hand towel to wipe off excess oil and wipe my hands after use. You can wash these towels but save them & use them just with the packs because the castor oil smell gets in them & never comes out, even after washing.
You can use the packs all over your body if you like. It sure won't hurt anything but, it is messy. Multiple sites might be hard to manage, logistically.
I get my supplies from Baar and they have a great book on Cayce's cures... "The Edgar Cayce Handbook for Health Through Drugless Therapy". Cold pressed castor oil is recommended but, before the internet and health food stores, my only access was the drug store variety of castor oil and it worked just fine. I do use the cold-pressed oil now.
I broke my back in 5 places in an auto accident years ago and wouldn't allow the drs to fuse my spine. The castor oil packs were a God-send for pain relief when I would occassionaly throw out my back. Over the years, I have used it for sprains, strains, sore throats... Just about any pain concern. They shouldn't be used in lieu of a dr for serious concerns but for run-of-the-mill aches/pains, the packs are great. Good luck!!"
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AGE SPOTS
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[YEA] 08/26/2009: Alyson from Plano, Tx, Usa writes: "I'm in my late 30s and a few years ago, after my first pregnancy, I started get a number of small sun/age spots/freckles on my face. About a year ago, I got two on the top of my checkbones under my eyes, where my glasses rest. They are big in comparison and made me look much older than I am (at least to me!) Ive been very hesitant to use any medical or chemical procedures - prescriptions, laser treatments, etc. I read here and on one other site about caster oil and thought Id give it a shot before spending way too much money on natural beauty products on the market (one was for over $40, vs the $5 castor oil!). Its been a little over a week now, dipping a cotton swab into the oil and applying twice daily after washing my face. I rub it in a little and wait about 10 minutes before applying daily or nighttime lotion. The spots have lightened DRAMATICALLY! I barely have to use any coverup on them when before I had to cake it on. I cant wait to see what they look like in a month! My skin where i have used it is looking much better, too, although I cant quite pinpoint why - smaller pores, tighter, fewer lines...not sure yet. Ive started using it on my "worry crease" between my eyebrows and have also noticed a difference!
Thanks, Alyson"
Replies09/12/2009: Alyson from Plano, Tx Usa replies: "Update to my post: The dark age spots I started using the castor oil on are almost completely gone! My skin looks so much better - my mother and father when I showed them thought I had been wearing extra makeup! Such a god-send - thank you for the tip!!"
02/18/2011: Linda from Fort Worth, Tx replies: "WAS THERE A SPECIFIC TYPE OF CASTOR OIL USED? I HAVE BAD SPOTS ON FACE FROM SUN DAMAGE. THANKS FOR HELP! "
[YEA] 04/12/2011: Reina from Ny replies: "Castor Oil "palma christi" cold pressed is the best, took care of my melasma also."
04/13/2011: Bill from Philly, Pa replies: "How long did you use the castor oil for age spots. I've been using it for age spots on my face and hands for almost a year (10 months)and don't see any difference.Thanks-Bill"
12/27/2011: Soohoo from Camarillo, Ca replies: "Reina, how did you use it to take care of melasma? I have horrible melasma. thanks"
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APPLICATION TIPS
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[YEA] 09/12/2010: Maureen from Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada writes: "Castor Oil Use during Work-Out
A few months ago I decided to experiment and apply Castor Oil to my face, neck, torso and legs before starting my work-out. I figured since I sweat profusely the oil would absorb into the skin as the pores opened up. I find that it does completely absorb into the skin with the exception of my legs. They feel tacky since they do not sweat as much as the rest of my body. I do not use a towel as I would normally do to dry my face and neck as I begin to drip, instead I rub my hand over the area as little as possible but as needed because I do not want to rub off the oil. Clothing will get stained slightly but tends to come out in the wash because it is watered down with sweat. To be safe, do not use "good" clothing. I work-out (jog) at home not outside. Getting greased up to go outside may not be a good idea although by the time you are finished there is no grease to be seen. So start making your work-out do double duty with the use of Castor Oil or any other oil for that matter! I have not noticed any benefits I just do it because the oil is good for the body in general. Maureen"
Replies09/12/2010: Maureen from Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada replies: "Castor Oil Use in Infrared SaunaI have an Infrared Sauna and decided a few months ago to experiment and apply Castor Oil to my face, neck, torso and legs. I figured since I sweat profusely the oil would absorb into the skin as the pores opened up. I find that it does completely absorb into the skin. The legs take longer to absorb the oil. Use your hands to help rub in the oil only after you begin to perspire. Just stay in the sauna long enough for the oil to absorb (you will not be sticky) because after that your body will be flushing out your pores and likely the oil as well. Towels/robes will get stained slightly but tends to come out in the wash because they are watered down with sweat. To be safe, do not use "good" towels/robes. Other oils will soak into the skin much faster than Castor Oil. Maureen"
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ARTHRITIS
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[YEA] 02/27/2007: Carolyn from Inverness, FL writes: "Castor oil packs driven in with heat. Arthritic condition (back out). Will cure various problems. Famous Edgar Cayce cure. Look at Una da Gato a Peruvian rain forest herb -- other name Cats Claw. Also for arthritis and other ailments, Edgar Cayce said 'Castor oil will leave the body in better condition than it found it. "
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BEAUTIFUL SKIN
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[YEA] 10/21/2010: Tricia from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada writes: "After reading many articles on the wonders of castor oil, I have started using castor oil (neat) to spread on my face. My goal is to improve my sun damaged skin (large brown spots and red around the nose area). I am also acne prone although it's been much better than when I was a teenager. My skin is so greasy you could fry an egg with the amount of oil that comes off it by the end of the day. I have been using Proactiv for years and it works for the acne but leaves my skin dry and oily at the same time!
Anyway, in only three days, the castor oil has already smoothed out my skin, made it LESS oily and seems to have dissolved the flat skin tags that I had on my cheeks near my nose. After cleansing (still with my Proactiv cleanser) and toning with alcohol-free witch hazel, I put the castor oil on my cheekbones (where the brown spots are), around my nose and on my chin. I massage it in for 5 minutes to work it in, then pat the excess off with a Kleenex. I do this in the morning too and wait 10 minutes before putting on makeup on my face. My pressed powder seems to glide on now. The makeup stays on my face ALL day with only one touch up necessary in 10 hours! My skin looks AIRBRUSHED! This is only after three days!! I'll be trying the Oil Cleansing Method next. I want to give up using commercial cleansers altogether."
Replies10/22/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Tricia, like you I also want to stop using all kinds of commercial chemicals on my face. As a cleanser I use undiluted ACV and it works fine for me (I am 53). I am going to try the Castor Oil. A while ago I went to a health shop where I hadn't been in 5 years. When the young guy looked at my skin he said that I should go on doing whatever I am doing. It is true that I look very young, some people would swear that I am 20 years younger than my real age! Sometimes I say that I am 35 which people are ready to believe."
[YEA] 10/25/2010: Tricia from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada replies: "Wow, that's amazing! I have also been putting undiluted ACV on my blemish-prone areas (chin, right cheek). It stings a little but it's really shrunk all the blemishes to almost nothing. However my bathroom smells awful if I leave the cotton pads soaked with ACV in the garbage can. I'm still loving the castor oil. The dark spots on my face (sun damage)are starting to fade visibly. The red areas around my nostrils have almost completely faded. I've had these red areas around my nose for years, most likely also from too much sun and in less than 2 weeks the castor oil has taken it away. I started the Oil Cleansing method so I've stopped using Proactiv and soap. So far so good but we'll see what happens in a month - I've heard that people can get bad breakouts from this. I only do it three times a week though."
10/25/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Tricia, I haven't tried Castor Oil yet but lately I clean my face twice a day with ACV. What it has done to me is that any skin problems seem to disappear fast and for some reason I have had a little kind of insect bite next to my right eye (looks just like a mosquito bite) which I now think was causing a lot of itching in my eye (sometimes also the left eye but mostly the right one). If I scratched the eye the bite would get bigger although it was never the "bite" itself that itched but inside the eye. Now I use ACV the "bite" has disappeared completely and so far my eye has been free of itching. It is strange to look at my face in the mirror and not see the "bite" there anymore because although at normal times it was small I always saw that little bump there. Although I am 53 my skin hasn't got dry because of using the ACV and I don't dilute it, just use it on a cotton pad."
01/04/2011: Risa from San Francisco, Ca, Usa replies: "Hi Tricia,
Congratulations, and thank you for letting us know how the castor oil has improved your skin. I have a question regarding the usage of castor oil on the face. I have read that castor oil promotes hair growth. So doesn't castor oil when applied on face promote facial hair growth? What was your experience?"
01/04/2011: Brooke from Montgomery, Tx, Usa replies: "I have been using Castor oil on my face for 20 years and have never had a problem with facial hair growing."
01/05/2011: Risa from San Francisco, Ca, Usa replies: "Thank you for the reply, Brooke. I was concerned about using castor oil on my face since I have light hair on my upper lips and thought that the castor oil could promote the growth."
[YEA] 06/10/2011: Len from Seattle, Wa replies: "I used to use proactive years ago and I didn't like how it seemed to bleach all my pillow cases. If it was doing that to my pillows, what was it doing to my skin? I now have a very simple skin regimine: I cleanse my face at night with grapefruit seed extract (I wet my fingers a little, put 4-5 drops of GSE on my fingers, rub it on my face and rinse. I started doing that because I was diagnosed with perioral dermatitis and GSE not only took care of that, it's taken care of my acne problem as well. )After cleansing, I use my homemade lotion of aloe vera gel, vegetable glycerin, shea butter and lavender oil.
Before going to bed, I apply castor oil around my eyes and on my forehead. When I wake in the morning, my skin is glowing. I don't even usually wash my face in the morning (though I used to be adamant about it) because I don't feel like I need to; it feels very clean when I wake up. I do get the occasional zit here and there but it is nothing like it used to be. There is also a product called Naturally Clear that is a great, natural alternative if you want to get away from chemical-based products like proactive. Hope that helps!"
[YEA] 09/17/2011: Pam from Groveland, Fl replies: "Castile soap is an awesome face and body wash! Among other uses for it! It acts as a natural degreaser, without drying out, then I put caster oil as a bedtime moisterizer while my face is still moist with water for easy application. Yes I do have a fresher look in the morning and also have noticed the little fine lines that started appearing by my eyes have disappeared! I feel so wrong if I miss a day without my castor oil. you'll learn to love its thick viscosity."
[YEA] 10/19/2011: Patti from Seattle, Wa replies: "I am 69 and just started using castor oil nightly. My skin has never felt this good. I am so amazed! Why spend money on expensive cosmetics when this works wonders. I add a little sweet almond oil to thin the castor oil a bit."
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[YEA] 06/23/2008: Olivia from Brooklyn, New York writes: "I had hated castor oil for many years because growing up in South America it was a quarterly cleansing ritual by my mother and many others. This website has helped me to see castor oil in a new way. I have been applying it occasionally to my face at night. Every time I do so, I absolutely love the way I look in the morning. My skin looks toned and fresh. Yesterday I attended a function and saw a woman whom I had not seen for about two years. She kept saying "you have to tell me what you are doing, you look ten years younger. I have also been doing facial exercises. She asked her daughter for my number because she said she is determined to find out what I had done to my face. Many people were in the room and she was quite vocal so I just replied that I had been taking care of myself. I will tell her privately. I think the castor oil definitely helped my skin plus the facial exercises helped tone the muscles under the skin. I used to hate the mirror, now I glance at it ever so often. Thanks for the castor oil tip."
Replies[YEA] 09/10/2010: Hazelnut from Phoenix, Az, Usa replies: "I absolutely agree that castor oil is great for Beautiful skin... I started using castor oil on my face every night after bath 1 week ago and today only 7 days later my face somehow looks at least 5 years younger and flawless and more toned... I am thankful for Earth Clinic or I never would have tried castor oil on my face.... From Hazelnut"
[YEA] 09/12/2010: Tina from Princeton, New Jersey replies: "I agree that castor oil is an amazing face oil. I have been using it as a night-time treatment for nearly two months now. I use a tiny amount which I thin down with a few drops of almond oil which makes it easier to pat onto the skin, since castor oil has a thick consistency. I have also noticed that my eyelashes are growing longer!"
10/05/2010: Christelle from Windhoek, Namibia replies: "Will this caster oil not give you blackheads?"
[YEA] 06/11/2011: Len from Seattle, Wa replies: "No--the castor oil will not clog your pores. In fact, it has made my pores clearer and smaller. I was very leery about using an oil on my face (I thought I'd break out terribly) but after the first application, I realized that it helped get rid of any blemishes or inflammations not caused them. And I have less clogged pores."
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[YEA] 03/02/2008: Brooke from Montgomery, TX writes: "I have religiously used castor oil for over 22 years on my face. About three times per week, I put it on my face and neck and go to sleep! It has continually given me a fresh look, and I have no wrinkles. I also rub it on my elbows and knees. I wash my face with Dr. Bronners Castile Almond soap. The castor oil is a little thick, but keep on trying it. You will get used to it."
Replies06/15/2009: Xandz from Ibaraki Ken, Japan replies: "hello ms. evita. im also here in japan but i dont have any idea where can i buy castor oil packs here to use for face. everytime i tried to ask in a drug store they couldnt understand what im looking for. hope you can help me thanks in advance!"
EC: Hi Xandz. It would be easier to find castor oil by itself rather than castor oil packs (castor oil plus a piece of wool flannel, preferably undyed). Drugstores and health food stores should carry castor oil. You can always buy the piece of flannel at a fabric shop.
10/14/2009: Gosia from Edmonton, Ab, Canada replies: "Castor oil is also known as a Ricinus Oil. I think, that name can be popular in Japan."
06/06/2011: Alexis from North Charleston, South Carolina, Usa replies: "I just love this website after stumbling upon it a few months ago when I had a terrible staph infection and learned all about the wonders of turmeric. Now I have found this part of the site about castor oil, which I also love. But I have a few questions. I have been applying castor oil on my face before bed (and eyelids it really helps me sleep) but I'm afraid I'm not seeing any results. I just started maybe a week or two ago, how long does it take to notice a difference? Also, I sleep with a towel on my pillow so I was wondering if the cotton towel was just rubbing off all the oil as I slept and maybe thats why I'm not seeing any results? Because when I wake up my face has little traces of oil left on it except for my eyelids, my nose, and a bit on my forehead. If anyone thinks it may the towel that could be the cause of my problem then what would you suggest me sleep on? Wouldn't the oil just get all caked up and nasty in a pillow case?"
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[YEA] 09/07/2007: Evita from Chiba City, Japan writes: "Castor Oil removes crows feet and wrinkles on the forehead. Mine is not about illness or disease being cured by the castor oil packs. Mine is more of a mundane matter that concerns women about their facial beauty. The tale tell signs (wrinkles) that gives a woman sleepiness nights, avoids facing the mirrors yet counting out the crows feet and how many more lines crisscrossing the forehead. i advise my facial rituals to anybody who is interested to try and apply this very simple application.
Firstly....wash your face with lukewarm water. gently soap the forehead and around the eyes area. Wipe the face with clean towel and let it dry for a few minute. second... into your palm pour a little amount of castor oil. Dab a little amount of oil into the forehead enough to cover the whole area and massage. repeat the ritual around your eyes and be sure the crow's feet get enough of the ointment. If after the massage , you skin is still oily, just press the area with a soft facial tissue. Do not wipe off the ointment.
Do this ritual every night before bedtime, once a day only. It makes you look 15 years younger and you can save money by avoiding botox implants."
[YEA] 08/08/2010: London from Sandusky, Ohio replies: "My Mother uses Castor oil on her skin and she looks great, her skin glows. She uses it at night."
01/08/2011: Lady Mc from Durham, Nc replies: "I need more information on how to use the castor oil for stomach adhesions."
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BELLS PALSY
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[YEA] 08/08/2007: Virginia from Cushing, OK writes: "I successfully used castor oil packs for Bells Palsy which my co- worker contracted. I was beginning to have double vision and my eyes were inflamed. I used the pack on both eyes one hour nightly for 3 nights but the directions called for 4 nights. Well, I got busy and didn't do the 4th night and the symptoms returned until I completed the 4 nights in a row...No more problem at all.
Also, for me the packs are a great pain reliever. I used just the castor oil right on my cheek when I had an infected tooth. Still had to go to a dentist but CO stopped the pain immediately!
Also, used it to remove a wart on my son's toe. Each night applied CO put a sock on him until the wart was gone which was less than a week."
02/11/2010: Flower from Fullerton, Ca replies: "Bells Palsy is not contagious."
02/13/2010: Rose from Gaithersburg, Md. replies: "Hello, I have a friend who has bells palsey, can you tell me how you took Castor oil, did you rub it on your face?? Thank you."
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CALCIFIED BURSA
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[YEA] 06/25/2007: K.C. from Portland, Oregon writes: "I had a calcified bursa on my right shoulder that had become so painful that, after six months of physical therapy, it was no better and I was scheduled for cortisone shots. I did not want them because of the immuno-suppressant tendency of cortisone. One night I had the impression to try a castor oil pack on it, just out of the blue. So I did. I wrapped my shoulder and underarm (after washing it) and left the pack on all night. In the morning the problem was 95% better. I did it four more nights and have not had the problem since. About five years now."
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CATARACTS
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[YEA] 01/03/2009: Brooke from Montgomery, TX writes: "A couple of drops of Castor Oil (cold pressed only) put into the eyes right before you go to sleep will also get rid of cataracts."
Replies[QUESTION] 01/24/2009: Mike from Eastpointe, MI replies: "how long before the cataracts disappear while using castor oil drops in your eye?"
02/02/2009: Gilbert from Los Alamos, New Mexico replies: "Question: has anyone ever used castor oil to alleviate dry eye?"
07/25/2009: Smitty from Doddridge, AR replies: "I would like to repeat the above question. I assume the time frame varies but what would be a good rule of thumb? I have cataracts and this is the first time that I have ever heard of using Castor Oil. It sounds like a wonderful product. With all of my old age problems I must get some as soon as possible."
02/24/2010: Anna from Philadelphia, Pa, Usa replies: "I wanted to get Puritan's Pride castor oil but on the label they say "Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest."
I was so confused that I did not get it. Are you using any special C.O. or it really doesn't matter and they are overcautious?"
[YEA] 04/15/2010: Paula from Miami, Fl replies: "I am 42 years old and have had a yellow callous like spot on the white of my eyes. I grew up at the beach but never wore sunglasses. After reading how castor oil helps with cateracts and other eye problems. I tried it. I put a drop in each eye. After doing this for about 4 times in the course of 2 weeks, the yellow spot was completely gone. It really is gone."
01/28/2011: Stephanie from Turtle, Wisconsin replies: "Is it safe to put drops of Castor Oil into my dog's eyes? I've been reading about cataracts to help him and besides wheat grass, I haven't heard anything else. I would love to start this for him if it's ok! "
02/05/2011: Deborah from Grimsley, Tn replies: "Hi Stephanie,
I am also in search of a remedy for Cataracts for my dog. I tried to put castor oil in his eyes but could not keep him still. He's very hyper & panics when u try to hold him to treat anything on his body so it's a challenge. I decided I'd try something internally. I've been giving him flaxseed oil mixed in cottage cheese. (I read this somewhere but can't find it now). In my desperation to help him I decided to give this a try. I also started mixing a little bit of wheat germ into this also because of all the vitamins it contains. I thought this might boost his immune system. I just started this about 4 days ago so no change but I know it will take time. If u learn of anything that sounds better please post it.
Thanks,
Deb"
02/07/2011: Stephanie from Turtle, Wisconsin replies: "Thank you, Deborah... I tried it one night and he was fine with it, probably didn't know what happpened, but the next time he ran from me, ha! So I have been researching still... I need answers quick! :) He's only 6 and his eyes have hints of cloudiness."
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CYSTICERCI
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[YEA] 03/11/2007: Lhyn from Dubai, UAE writes: "I had cysticerci in my upper abdomen (left and right) in my calculation it is almost 60 cyst with the size of mung beans each of the cyst. After I zapped it with hulda clark zapper and put castor oil pack and the heating pad, some of the cyst was gone... i'll continue zapping and castor oil packs."
Replies"EC: Cysticerci is a tapeworm infection from pork. Infection occurs when tapeworm larvae enter the body and form cysticerci (cysts). The tapeworm that causes cysticercosis is found worldwide, however, infection is found frequently in rural, developing countries where pigs are allowed to roam freely and eat human excrement."
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DEEP SLEEP
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[YEA] 10/29/2008: Parag from Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA writes: "Castor oil is great to get that deep, restful sleep. Apply about a drop of castor oil to your eye lids only. It is okay if it enters your eye. This is the normal, regular castor oil you get at the stores. Initially you will fall to sleep the moment you hit the bed. So make sure you are ready to sleep when you use it. If you plan to sleep only 3 to 4 hours, i.e. not you full normal sleep, do not use castor oil as it will make getting up very difficult indeed! I use it when I have anxieties or when I find it difficult to sleep. I and my wife have been using it for decades now.
Hope it helps you too. Wish you sweet dreams!"
[YEA] 11/03/2008: Robin from Rural, VA replies: "This is amazing. I have been on a quest for a good nights sleep, which didn't include medications, for several months. I fall asleep in a reasonable amount of time, but wake up several times, sometimes for a few hours at a time. I have tried everything posted on this site, but the Castor Oil works! My boyfriend laughs at me and my crazy remedies. Well he has insomnia too, and I'm sleeping through the night. Does anyone have any ideas about why this works?"
07/25/2009: A from Chennai, India replies: "You are falling asleep immediately because castor oil has a cooling relaxing effect on the body. In India, it is very common for people (especially in South) to massage scalp with it (along with other oils) and also to put a few drops on eyelashes and eyes. Helps internally cool the body."
[YEA] 03/03/2010: Sara from Rochester, Ny replies: "i have to say, this really works. i always wake up in the middle of the night and i still do, but with the castor oil on my eyes, i'm so groggy i fall right back to sleep...love it!"
[YEA] 12/09/2010: Janelle from Omaha, Nebraska replies: "I tried this last night... OH MY GOSH! It works! I had such deep sleep I had multiple amazing dreams! The only problem is its taking me a while to wake up.. Maybe a little too much sleep! Can't wait to see if my eyelashes grow thicker."
[SIDE EFFECTS] 12/09/2010: Shiloh from Escondido, Ca. replies: "Hello everyone, I have tried the castor oil four times now and every time I use it my eyelids swell so bad I can't even see my eyelashes. The first time was on my eyelids for the purpose of better sleep. Boy what a mess, I was to go to a funeral the next day and my eyes looked like I had been crying for a week. That perticular brand was only for topical applications.So I bought the kind you can use internally. Same thing happend, and by then I had read a post here that it was good for wrinkles so I put it on my whole face. I saw a difference the next morning and was pleasantly surprised, but disappointed because of the swelling. Well I must say I must be a glutton for punishment, the last time I used it was just around my mouth. I really didn't think my eyes would swell since it wasn't anywhere near my eyes. Wrong. The bad thing is they stay swollen for two days. Guess I must be allergic to it, unless anyone has any other ideas what's wrong."
12/10/2010: Brooke from Montgomery, Tx, Usa replies: "Shilo,
Are you having some digestion problems? I think you should put the Castor oil packs on your liver and your stomach areas and then heat it up with a heating pad or hot water bottle. In flannel of course. There is some good information on EC about this.For digestion, eat a more alkalizing diet. And if you can, fast, fast for a couple of days. When you do the Castor Oil packs, meditate on this: My mind is relaxed and at peace. And also use that as an affirmation throughout the day. Massage the following oils into your spine: Olive oil (2 ounce) Lanolin, (1 ounce), and Pine Needle Oil (1 ounce), for approx 30 minute. And then take a really cold towel and put it on your stomach - or your abdomen area - make sure it is as cold as ice! After it has heated up from your body heat, then take it off. Do this for approx 3 days and hopefully you won't have a hard time with sleeping anymore!
I use the Castor Oil on my face every night - but I am careful not to get it into, or around my eyes because my eyes do the exact same thing. If I know I am not going anywhere the next day, then I almost always put a drop or two into them for preventative maintenance."
12/10/2010: Shiloh from Escondido, Ca. replies: "Hi Brooke, thanks for your response. Yes, my digestion system is all messed up and has been since 1977, I have done a ph test and I am highly acidic. At the first of the year I plan on doing a 10 day cleansing fast, using lemon, and maple syrup. Then my goal is to become vegetarian. I am also about 10 lbs or more underweight according to a body mass index chart. So hopefully with all the changes I will be on the right track. I will also try the things you have recommended."
01/03/2011: Kricket from Atlanta, Georgia replies: "Hi Shilo,
I think it is great that you are moving forward with your cleansing this new year. If you are going to repair your damaged gut, however, I can safely say that going vegetarian is not the best choice. Raw food and grains are very difficult for our digestive system and one that is compromised or damaged cannot tolerate them at all. I would suggest looking into Weston A. Price foundation and GAPS diet. Google both of those to learn more about healing the body. Best of luck!"
[YEA] 02/18/2011: Brenda from Miami, Florida replies: "Well I must say I was a bit hesitant to try castor oil on the eyelids, but to my surprise it worked! I've used sleeping pills for years, now I'm cutting back on all the chemicals in my body and I never felt better. Thank you EC for all this great info."
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DOGS
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[YEA] 07/19/2008: Francine from Playa Del Rey, Ca writes: "I wanted to share my experience with castor oil. One week ago I discovered a large lump on the throat of my dog, the size of a golf ball. Remembering I had found info about castor on your site, I quickly started aggressively applying it to the tumor. I personally have been brewing and drinking essiac tea for years. I keep the left over sludge and started putting that in my dogs food. Remarkably, the tumor is now gone. A little of a week has passed and after applying the castor oil almost 5 times a day. Thank you so much. On a side note, I have been using the oil on my face for beautiful skin, on my strained veins on my legs, which have been disppearing, and my mother in law's dog with tumors also as well as an enlarged liver, has been applying it to her dogs tumors and liver area, after a visit to the vet, the second tests showed the liver had shrunk to normal."
Replies06/20/2009: Ingrid from Geneva, Ohio replies: "I tried the castor oil and both times my dog got bad nosebleeds. He has a nasal tumor. Not sure if it was coincidence or if the castor oil actually caused it. I still have him on the essiac tea."
03/10/2010: Theresa from Glendale, Az, Usa replies: "I have Shih Tzus and one of them isn't eating his food. I always try natural cures and use Organic Apple Cider Vinegar in their food for the immune system and chinese herbs. I took Amos who is 11years old to the vet for blood work and will let you know his results. He had girgle lose fleem in his throat up to his nose. When I took him my retired vet he had him on medication but it causes stomach naseau, so my vet who I use for emergency operations if needed told me to stop the medcation which I did anyway. He is alway happy jumps around and eats. Maybe whatever he has is breaking lose in his throat as he had swollen lymph nodes/glands and now they aren't swollen.
My question is can I use castor oil on his throat area and just rub it in? as I know it has many healing advantages. Please let me know. I'm also getting chinese herbs as they help my one dog when her legs were dragging, been 2 years as she is fine.
Terry"
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[YEA] 08/14/2007: Jes from Alloway, NJ writes: "I am not sure if i read this cure from this site or not but if i did i want to thank whoever it was that posted castor oil as a substance to shrink tumors in dogs. it really really worked! my vet told me that the lump on my dog's paw was a non-cancerous tumor and that it should be removed because there is not enough skin on the paw to stretch for the growth of the tumor. i decided to see if there was any way i could shrink it before i decided to put him under for surgery. and so i tried the castor oil twice a day for three days and and the tumor is gone, with the exception of just a little left over skin that stretched from the growth of the tumor, its completely gone!!!! i spent $2.59 on castor oil instead of $200 for surgery. plus i saved my 10 year old boxer from having to go under for surgery."
Replies09/14/2007: Jess from Alloway, New Jersey replies: "To answer the question for your dog dutches, i applied the castor oil topically. right on top of the tumor. i wouldn't suggest giving it internally to your dog since castor oil is a stimulant laxative. you might end up doing alot of cleaning up! i hope it works for dutches."
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02/26/2007: Gloria from Beeville, TX writes: "My dog has a melanoma in her front mouth under her tongue. My friend told me put rub some castor oil. i I am also giving her vitamin c -- 500mg 1x a day. Thank you"
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EYES
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[YEA] 07/29/2010: Elise from Perth, Wa Australia writes: "I have been struggling with dry eyes all my life. I have always found that if the air is a little too cold or windy, my eyes immediately begin to water uncontrollably. I tend to wear mascara and eyeliner etc, so I would always have black under my eyes which was also rather embarrassing. I would also find my eyes would get red and start stinging in these situations. I heard about people putting a couple of drops of castor oil into each eye before going to bed. I tried this myself. The first couple of nights it can sting a little, but disappears when your eyes are closed. After about a week, my problem disappeared. It also made THE WHITES OF MY EYES WHITER, AND THE BLUE MUCH BRIGHTER! ! ! My eyes now look like my 1 year olds pure, sparkling eyes! Fabulous! My EYELASHES ALSO GREW THICKER AND LONGER within that week. Your eyes naturally have an oil layer. This helps nourish that layer of the eye. You can buy eye drops that are very costly, but the main ingredient in them is castor oil anyway. Save yourself some money and buy castor oil!"
Replies08/23/2010: Sophey from Lax, Usa replies: "Hi I have been using castor oil on my eyes lids with warm compresses, it seems to be better but if I put in my eye it makes my eyes red in when I wake up, I read about sterilized no preservative castor oil eye drops that compounding pharmacy can mix together. I think sterilized drops is important so you don't end up infecting your eye. Anyhow my dry eyes are slowly getting better! I've also increased both Vitamin A and 25, 000 I. U. Of beta-carotene as well as fatty acids. I also read the of the B vitamins is important in treating dry eyes, but vitamin B6 aids in the proper absorption of magnesium. Magnesium assists the body in producing a hormone called prostaglandin E-7, which is necessary for tear production. I also take Vitamin C and D3. Apparently potassium is considered the most important mineral for dry eye symptoms, potassium is usually very low in dry eye patients. This is usually linked to low intakes of folic acid, vitamin C and vitamin B6 along with high sugar consumption. You can take in at least 500 mg per day by increasing your consumption of fruits and vegetables (one banana contains 400 mg). Anyhow perhaps this information will help someone else who is suffering from dry eyes."
08/24/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "I would advise you to read Barry Groves book Trick and Treat. There is a very interesting chapter on dry eyes. I have just finished it and haven't yet had the time to post a review here but it is very much worth reading, not only for dry eyes but a lot of other conditions."
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GENERAL FEEDBACK
11/24/2011: Fiona from Melbourne, Victoria Australia writes: "Is it okay to continue to use abdominal castor oil packs long term, I am still applying them 7 nights per week and have been for the past twelve months? I have Interstitial Cystitis (no infection present)."
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03/24/2011: Esprit64 from North Yarmouth, Maine Usa writes: "I am reading conflicting recommendations regarding castor oil and use of packs. Once a castor oil bottle is opened and first used, how long can you keep reusing the oil that you have put into your container for packs? As for the packs themselves, how many times should you use the fabric pack until discarding (I'm reading 30 times max, others write 3-6 months). Finally, once you have initially set-up your castor oil and packs for use, is there any need to continue adding castor oil for "refreshening. " At what point do you throw the oil out and begin again?"
Replies04/06/2011: Phoenix23002 from Amelia, Va replies: "Hi, Esprit64... I responded to your other questions about castor oil packs above. Sorry I didn't cover everything for you.I have used castor oil packs for many, many years. As to your question about how long you can use an opened bottle of castor oil?... til it is gone.. Lol. After I have my heating pad laid out, plastic on top of that and flannel on top of that.. I trickle more castor oil from the bottle onto my pack and turn on the pad, letting the whole pack heat up a little. Then I apply it to my tummy.. flannel pack first, then the plastic, then the heating pad.
"how many times should you use the fabric pack until discarding?" I have used mine for years. If it gets too runny/sloppy/messy, you will probably have to discard it and start over. And not because there is anything wrong with it but just because it will make a big mess and leak out everywhere.
"is there any need to continue adding castor oil for "refreshening. " At what point do you throw the oil out and begin again?" Unless you have just absolutely soaked the pack, you do need to renew/refresh the castor oil each time you use the pack. I have never thrown out any oil that I can remember, except for a bottle or two maybe some years ago. I used to buy the drugstore variety and, if it had been a while since I had used a pack and if the castor oil smell was really, really overwhelming AND if I had plenty on hand, that smelly bottle might hit the trashcan. But if you are a regular user of the packs, you will probably use up your supply on hand long before you have to worry about it getting too old to use.
One trick I use is... I try to rub the castor oil into my skin directly where I will be putting the pack. Continue to rub in the oil, letting the skin absorb as much as possible. If you rub briskly, everything gets a little warm and enhances the absorption. Then I apply heating pad/pack as usual with renewed oil on the pack also. I think it just gives you/your pack a jumpstart.
Just let me know if you have anymore questions, my friend, ok? phoenix23002"
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GUM INFECTIONS
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[YEA] 10/31/2009: Cajun62234 from Opelousas, Louisiana writes: "As a proven believer in Castor Oil, the other morning I awoke with a very sore gum in the vicinity of my right canine tooth. A look in the mirror indicated it was blood red, very tender, but no blood excreted when massaging. I generally 'oil' with Sesame Oil, but thought 'Why not try CO?'... Two 20 minute sessions [about 3-4 hours inbetween] and a session at bed time. I excreted all of the 'oiling', but let the CO coating remain in my mouth over night...the next morning it was 95% better; a repeat of the previous day's treatment produced a 100% recovery by the following evening...no redness, no tenderness and a normal, healthy gum.."
Replies10/17/2010: Redfloridian from Hollywood, Fl replies: "I have similar problem with my gums right now and so I'm excited to find this post. Can you explain to me a bit more how you 'oiled' your gums?"
11/17/2010: Jb from Atlanta, Ga Usa replies: "He was probably refering to oil pulling. You can find directions on Earth Clinic."
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GUT ISSUES
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[YEA] 06/25/2007: K.C. from Portland, Oregon writes: "I have had gut problems for years. (I have an extra-long colon, like twice normal length.) General inflammation, sometimes burning an inch or two below my sternum ( a good remedy for that is pancreatic enzymes), a pointed ache in the gall bladder area (just below right ribs) whenever I ate anything with fat, and a pain in the left lower corner of the abdomen aftter eating. I did an all night castor oil pack and all of these symptoms have disappeared and have not come back."
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HARD HITS AND BRUISING
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[YEA] 03/17/2010: Soulon from Dittmer, Missouri writes: "If you've ever been hit by a ball or smashed your finger then "Castor Oil" is your best bet. As soon as the hit or smash occurs, saturate the entire area with Castor oil and leave on. Really lay it on! This has been advice that was given by a medical practitioner some 40 yrs. ago and it works. It will also remove blood blisters, take the swelling down and stop the pain. I was hit in the arm muscle with a zinger grounder and immediately applied my Castor oil. It took out the pain and never swelled and where I did not go down my arm far enough it did bruise, but where I applied the Castor oil it did NOT bruise. It's awesome for toddlers who constantly are falling. Apply ice on top of the Castor oil if you wish, but many times it's unavailable and the oil is handy to carry on you in a small bottle."
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HEATING PADS
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[WARNING!] 03/15/2009: K.Lynn from Mt. Healthy, Ohio writes: "I've noticed at reading some of the posts that alot of people use heating pads for their ailments. and that's understandable because heating pads are comforting. But PLEASE ask yourself if your ailment could have an infection at it's source otherwise, you could mistakenly SPREAD an infection. I did this with myself, when I should have been using an ice pack to contain the infection. GOD BLESS!!!!"
Replies11/16/2010: Katie from Seattle, Wa, Usa. replies: "Actually, your body heats up the area on purpose, as many infectious agents don't do well at high temperatures (they don't do well at low temps either, but neither does your own body) A feverish area is good, as it means that your body is doing what it is supposed to. Also, while applying a hot pad may increase inflammation in the short term, in the long term, you will be better for it."
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