Replied By M in M (Md) on 02/04/2023
I don't know a lot about cysts but I'd check out earthclinic pages on cysts. There are many types of cysts.
I know your frustration, but keep at it until you win!Replied By Gary (Kitchener On) on 02/04/2023
Hi James
Whenever I had issues I would make a paste with Caster Oil and baking soda..
Apply overnight and it will soon be gone.
Best of luck,
Gary
Replied By RH (Iowa) on 02/11/2023
James, I get continued cysts on my head as did my mother. She swore by castor oil mixed with baking soda (Edgar Cayce remedy) but said it takes months of daily application. I have not had luck with this however. I never last doing this more than a week or two at a time. I usually wait till they get huge and have a doctor remove them. I now have one in my private area and am taking turmeric. Only been doing for a couple days now but does seem to be less irritating.Replied By rayven (Victorville, CA) on 02/11/2023
I read recently that the length of treatment varies on how long the cysts have been there. For example: 3 years may take 3 months of treatment, 3 months may take 3 weeks and your diet and exercise heavily affect the length of treatment as well.Replied By Renre (Garland, TX) on 02/12/2023
Hi. Try the oil itself, not a pack. Warmest regards.Replied By Val (Omaha, NE) on 02/24/2023
James,
I understand your frustration. I had no luck with castor oil packs for multiple cysts after several attempts over two years. I have started seeing results at last. From my readings, the length of time before seeing results may vary from one person to another, so please don't give up. Here is what is finally working for me: I am now using organic, cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil. Previously, I was using a cheaper quality, non-organic brand. I warm the oil-soaked cloth by draping it over my electric tea kettle. In the past, I skipped the warming step because of the risk in microwaving the oily cloth. The tea kettle works beautifully. I have also switched to unbleached wool flannel, where before I used cotton flannel. Lastly, instead of a heating pad, I have switched to a microwavable gel pack with a cloth sleeve. I use a sheet of plastic wrap between the gel pack sleeve and the flannel. I use the pack once or twice a day. I don't know why these details are important but they have made all the difference to me. I wish you luck.
Replied By Beljun (Melbourne, Australia) on 04/12/2023
Maybe it's a boil & need take antibiotics to help with bacterial infection along with warm compress?Replied By Pamela (Lawrenceville GA) on 06/02/2023
I've started using Heritage Organic Castor oil.]Replied By Natura (Prescott AZ) on 11/11/2023
Organic Cold Pressed Castor Oil. It is slow to absorb and takes time to work, meaning weeks or months depending on the size of the cyst.Replied By Adrienne (NY) on 02/15/2024
Should be 100% natural, cold pressed, hexane free in an amber brown glass bottle.Replied By Vicky (Naples, Gl) on 03/04/2024
A reply to the person applying castor oil numerous times a day to the cyst on the finger- Do it once a day so the warmth of your skin enables it to absorb.Replied By L (Tx) on 04/07/2024
It didn't work for me at first either. Then I dug further and found (I think it was on this site in the comments) that I needed to pair the castor oil with magnesium. Topical was not as effective as taking a magnesium supplement and I found out that I have to make sure to take a high absorption one. You can't absorb your magnesium if you are low in vitamin D, so I was taking D3 50,000 once a week also. Couldn't believe how fast it worked after the vitamin and mineral part were good. So happy to have found that and wish that information was more accessible elsewhere.Replied By Winn (Il) on 06/02/2024
Castor oil, tea tree oil undiluted on a cotton ball, or gauze. genius and quick remedy for cysts and abscess to drain!Replied By Tracey (Deridder, La) on 06/20/2024
You have to make sure the castor oil is the right kind. Just any over the counter don't work. I've been told that it should be in a dark glass bottle and it should be hexane freeReplied By Mike (London, England) on 09/25/2024
Rubbing the castor oil in is the best thing to do.Replied By Moongie (Florida) on 12/03/2024
Cover the cyst with Lugols iodine preferably the 5% but 2% also can work just takes longer. It will take a couple of months to wok.Replied By Terry (Christchurch ) on 01/06/2025
I tend to agree. I tried castor under a bandaid for a couple of days. Apart from the top of the cyst being open, the size did not reduce and no gland sac miraculously dislodged. I'm now going through the list of natural alternatives. Maybe I'm a little impatient, but if I see no change in trajectory, I move on.