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BACKGROUND
The castor bean (Oleun ricini), also know as Paima Christi, due to its shape and healing properties, is known principally as a cathartic (strong laxative). A gentler use is in the form of a pack placed over the abdomen, usually with heat applied. The oil is absorbed into the lymphatic circulation to provide a soothing, cleansing, and nutritional treatment.
USE
The castor oil pack has many applications, and is specific in cases of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts that are non-malignant. Other conditions which respond well include: headaches, liver disorders, constipation, intestinal disorders, gallbladder inflammation or stones, conditions with poor elimination, night time urinary frequency and inflamed joints.
It is not to be used with bleeding or during menstruation.
MATERIALS NEEDED
- Castor oil
- 2 sheets of plastic (garbage bags are ok)
- 36x18 white cotton or wool flannel
- heating pad or hot water bottle
- old sheet
- wool blanket
- pillows
- baking soda
PROCEDURE
- Fold flannel into 3 thicknesses to fit over your entire abdomen.
- Soak flannel with the castor oil. Fold flannel in half and strip excess oil from pack and unfold.
- You can then heat the entire pack in a microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
- Lay wool blanket, old sheet, large sheet of plastic and old towel out on the surface you will be lying on. This will prevent staining.
- Lie on your back, with your feet elevated (use of a pillow under your knees and feet works well), placing flannel over abdomen, cover with a small sheet of plastic and towel. And then place a heating pad or hot water bottle on top.
- Wrap yourself in the sheet and wool blanket.
- Leave pack on for 45-60 minutes. This is an excellent time to now practice relaxation breathing.
- After finishing, to remove the oil, wash with a solution of 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart water with citrus soap.
- Store the pack in a large zip-lock bag. Reuse the pack several times, adding more oil as needed to keep the pack saturated. Replace the pack in a month or two after it begins to change color.
- For maximum effectiveness, it is necessary to apply the pack as often as possible. Try for at least 4 consecutive days per week for at least 4-6 weeks. People who use the pack daily will receive the most beneficial effects.
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