The Healing Properties of Castor Oil Packs

I first learned about the benefits of Castor Oil nearly two decades ago when I was the midst of my own reconnecting journey with my body. I was experiencing pain from ovarian cysts, irregular menstrual cycles and feeling a void-like disconnect with my yoni center.

Something was very OFF in my body.

I was so, so exhausted. I was experiencing pain in my pelvis due to the cysts, sometimes to the point where I would pass out. If I bled with my menstrual cycle, it wasn’t a vibrant, red color and I never knew when it was coming (which led me to feeling insecure around sex and feeling shameful and embarrassed if I started to bleed).

I started to work with a Naturopathic Doctor, who introduced me to applying castor oil packs on my lower belly and over my liver with the New and Full Moon.

This was an absolute catalyst to my own healing journey, and initiated me to continue down the path studying Women’s Health on every level.

I went from feeling so far removed from the communication within my body and was living in such a numb state of existence to now embodying an intimate bond within and using this as my inner compass.

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Castor Oil has a long history of therapeutic benefits traced back to Ancient Egypt, Greece, China and eventually making its way to Europe and America in the 1600s.

Castor Oil was first made popular through Edgar Cayce’s work in the 1930’s and 1940’s, and is now widely resourced as an ally in lymph drainage, inflammation support, an aid in circulation amidst many other focus points.

 Some of the benefits that can be gained from using castor oil packs over the liver and lower belly include:

~Stimulates natural detoxification in the liver

~Supports an increase in circulation and lymphatic drainage, which can also assist with breaking up scar tissue

~Supports lymphatic stimulation and drainage in the body

~Supports uterine and ovarian health as it can help dissolve cysts and fibroids

~Antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal)

~Deepens the connection to the body: physically, emotionally and energetically

-Supports lowering cholesterol levels in the body, as it supports the gallbladder and liver in drainage

-Release stored emotions

~Significantly reduce pain, bloating and exhaustion associated with menstruation

~Decrease menstrual flow as well as reduce dark purple or brown blood at the onset or end of menses

~Regulate menstrual cycles

~Creates a portal of communication and connection through the levels within the body

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How we work with Castor Oil:

In Office: While resting on a warm massage table, we make a combination of castor oil and clay applied to the lower abdominal area as well as over the liver. It is activated through using infrared heat.  This is a healing, soothing, anti-inflammatory and grounding practice to support physical, emotional and energetic yoni health.

At Home: We equip you with the tools and confidence to continue with this ritual. It is most beneficial when utilized throughout the month, regardless of bleeding years or beyond. We work with Queen of Thrones Liver, Pelvic, Thyroid and Breast Packs.

Castor Oil Packs are very supportive to pair with Yoni Steams (both in office here and as an at-home ritual). Read more about Yoni Steaming Here

***Castor Packs are not intended to treat or cure medical conditions.  Please seek the advice of a medical practitioner.

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