Castor Oil Packs

Ricinus communis, is the botanical name for the castor bean. It has been used therapeutically for centuries in traditional medicine of ancient India, China, Persia, Africa, Greece, Roma and the Americas.

While you have the pack in place, take time to stop and rest, journal any thoughts, feelings, sensations or images that can arise. A lot of womb insights can be gained during this process.

Alter your hottie, wheat pack heat to your preference.

If you’re not using a pack with out a heat source, secure the pack with a towel wrapped around your body, secure with pins, leave in place overnight.

Non Acute: Non acute conditions is three times a week, eveyr other night for three weeks, with the fourth week off, and then continue once a week, or until symptoms subside.

Acute Conditions: 30 mins nightly for five nights, take two nights off, then repeat the cycle for two weeks or until the condition resolved.

When not to do a castor oil pack.

Do not use if you are bleeding heavy, gaseous stomach, intestinal conditions or during pregnancy.

If you have any any chance you may be pregnant.

Take a week off when you are menstruating.