Castor oil packs are an easy and effective home remedy you can do to improve your lymphatic drainage and detoxify the body. I personally love using them for liver support, as it is gentle on the body. Castor oil packs can increase lymphatic drainage, detoxify the body, decrease inflammation and improve digestion.
How do they work?
Warmed castor oil packs can be used in a variety of places on the body for healing. My favorite is over the liver, but you can also place them on breast cysts, your stomach and even your thyroid. Caster oil has a drawing power. The warm packs help stimulate the lymphatic and circulatory systems.
A little side note…the lymph system is responsible for collecting and cleaning up toxins, infections, heavy metals, dead cells and more. When your lymph is congested, this paves the path for disease and inflammation.
Materials needed
- castor oil (always make sure it is hexane free. You can purchase it off my supplement dispensary here or Amazon)
- heating pad or hot water bottle
- old cotton towel or piece of flannel x 2
- glass jar with lid (for storing afterwards)
Directions
- Cut fabric to desired size (ex: liver, thyroid, abdomen) and place in container.
- Pour a generous amount of castor oil over fabric. You want the fabric to be thoroughly soaked.
- Lay a towel under you. Castor oil can stain so remove any clothing, etc.
- Place saturated castor oil fabric over desired location.
- Place an old towel over that fabric.
- Add heating pad and relax for 45-60 minutes.
- When finished, wipe off any excess oil, place castor oil fabric in jar, add fresh oil to it to keep it moist. You can use the same fabric for 3 months.
Notes
- Do not use on abdomen during pregnancy or menstruation.
- You can buy pre-made castor oil packs, like this one.
- Use this time to relax, sip on some tea, read a book, do a crossword, catch up on your favorite show, etc
