herbal castor oil packs

CASTOR OIL PACK - herb infused
$25 - Jar / $10 - Organic Cotton Pack

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Castor oil has long been used in the treatment of menstrual cycle discomfort, impaired digestion, and overworked livers. It deeply penetrates the tissues and helps to soften and move stagnation.

Much of castor oil’s potency is attributed to one active ingredient: ricinoleic acid. This monounsaturated fatty acid makes up 90% of the total fatty acid content of castor oil and is known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. 

Applied in the form of a Castor Oil Pack (oil placed on an organic flannel cloth, applied to the body with heat), the molecular weight of ricinoleic acid penetrates through the skin and moves to the deep tissue organs of the body up to 8 cm. where circulatory and lymphatic vessels lie.

Castor Oil Packs have been around for a long time, and their ancient roots in traditional medicine spread across a wide variety of cultures, such as ancient Egypt, the Greeks and Romans, and India.

The packs have been known to:

• Reduce inflammation

• Ease pre-menstrual cycle discomfort

• Loosen built up masses and cysts by softening tissue up to 8cm deep

• Stimulate lymphatic drainage

• Direct blood flow to areas needing attention

• Support the liver

• Improve nutrient assimilation in digestion

• Alleviate constipation

• Improve sleep

Overall, Castor Oil packs help the body move into a calm parasympathetic state. (rest and digest)

The Plant Allies selected in this calming blend:

Motherwort - homegrown

Mugwort - homegrown

Violet - wild foraged

Rose - wild foraged

Essential Oils: Proprietary blend

Medium - Castor Oil - sourced organic, cold pressed, and hexane free

Castor Oil Pack Ritual:

If you've never done a Castor Oil Pack, don't worry, it's simple. Apply a little oil to a Castor Pack cloth. Apply a hot water bottle or heating pad on top. Then just take a deep breath, read a book, drink a cup of your favorite tea, or close your eyes and rest for 20 min - 1hr. Our packs come with detailed instructions for the first-time user.

No-Seep Organic Cotton Compress

After instructing patients on the use of castor oil packs in a naturopathic physician's clinic for nearly ten years, it became apparent to me that the castor oil pack process could be a lot easier with a well-designed saturation pad. Here is what we came up with!

• Our cotton compress provides an outer protective layer to prevent leaks. Castor oil is sticky stuff and can easily stain clothing, sheets, and upholstered furniture. This outer barrier of protection makes the process less messy.

• Inside the cotton compress, we have sewn in several layers of absorbent material.

• A super soft layer of organic cotton for the layer that interfaces directly with the skin.

When finished, remove the cotton compress and place it in the refrigerator within a ziplock bag for later use.

The next time you use the castor oil pack, you can continue to use the same cotton compress by first warming the sealed ziplock bag under hot water, then opening and removing the warm compress, re-saturating the cloth with room temperature castor oil.

Longevity of the Pack:

When you begin to notice an off smell, this is a sign the oil in the cloth is turning rancid, at which point you will need to either wash the cotton compress by hand or replace it with a new one. Depending on how it is stored, you should be able to get anywhere from 6 to 8 months out of your pack.

Cautions:

For topical use only. Do not ingest or apply to open wounds. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Otherwise, daily use, weekly, or monthly use is safe depending on your body's individual needs.