Castor oil packs can be an easy and effective way to improve your health. Castor oil packs are arguably one of the longest-standing health hacks in history (ask your medical provider, of course. The ones we love are available through Queen of Thrones (a female-owned small business, which we receive an affiliate commission from) get them here.
How Castor Oil Packs Can Benefit Your Health*
*All of the above statements are not from any specific study, but an accumulation of conversations, courses, research, etc., from our I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and Advanced Lymphatic Specialist (double certified in the Vodder method, advanced certification in postoperative Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and an RN). Much of this is also from our team’s personal experience, including RNs and NPs.
The Use of Castor Oil for Improved Health is Not New
Castor Oil packs are not necessarily a new option for those wanting to help cleanse their colon, keep their lymphatic system healthy, and detox their liver, but they are gaining interest in the wellness space—in our opinion for very good reason. Castor oil has been used for centuries to assist the body in healing, so let’s catch up!
Yes, those benefits are powerful, but not just because of the benefits directly but because of what a cleansed colon, flowing lymph, and a detoxed liver means for your overall health. These are touchstones of overall wellness.
Quickly and directly those using castor oil packs may likely experience improved stools (ease and efficiency), deeper higher quality sleep, and less stress. Many believe that stress is processed in the liver, so if you are helping your liver detox, then you may experience a reduction in stress. We all know how life feels better when digestion is flowing—our mood is improved, and there’s often less bloat and pain. When the lymphatic system is unclogged, our immune system is strong and ready, toxins are properly leaving the body, and again, we are less puffy and fatigued. All of this can contribute to a balanced body, a state of homeostasis, healthy hormone levels, etc.
Going a bit deeper, castor oil packs support your liver in decongesting and moving out toxins released from other systems to the liver for processing.
Using organic castor oil (stored in a glass bottle) is critical for getting the results you desire AND to ensure you aren’t doing more harm since your skin is absorbing this quickly. We carry this in our clinic, or purchase it here.
Usage Suggestions
The internet will tell you that cloth and plastic wrap and a heating pad will do, but we very much suggest taking the Queen of Thrones approach to ensure you aren’t exposing your body to more unnecessary compounds or creating a mess (castor oil stains!). Heating plastic and/or overheating oil can create all sorts of unchecked chemical responses to the materials that your body is in contact with—let’s skip that unnecessary strain on the body.
When asked, “can I just take castor oil capsules or apply the oil like massage oil?” Queen of Thrones, responds: “The gentle pressure due to the unique Queen of Thrones Castor Oil Pack design acts like a pump for the lymphatic drainage system, and the soft materials of the compress stimulate skin receptors and somatic-visceral reflexes that shift you from the stressed state to the rest and digest state, where the body natural detoxes and cleanses.”
The rest of the steps, once you have your wrap, are pretty simple:
Castor Oil Health Benefits
Other Tips on Castor Oil Use
The Queen of Thrones Blog and FAQ sections have loads of important resources to explore, but a few that we love are below:
Read more on the QUEEN OF THRONES BLOG.
Who is Castor Oil Pack NOT good for?
There may be some folks who this is not a good fit for, and ultimately this is for you and your medical provider to determine.
Medical Disclaimer
Please keep in mind that VIVA Wellness doesn’t try to exaggerate results, but we do love celebrating our clients’ wins! Everybody is different and so individual results may vary. Testimonials are not claimed to represent typical results. Any images or anecdotes we share are from real customers, but just like all things in life, there are no guarantees—not every person will achieve the same or similar results to any product or service. Reading our words, viewing our images, and taking action on anything you see or read is at your own discretion. Social media, blogs, and newsletters are not substitutes for medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before beginning any exercise or diet program. Hey, we have those on staff, book a consult!
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