How to Create a Castor Oil Pack

Effects of Castor Oil

1. Promote physiologic detoxification through the liver, large intestine, and lymphatic system

2. Promote regular bowl movements bring both too frequent or too few into health daily rhythm

3. Stimulate and support immune system through lymphatic and digestive systems

4. Promote restful state in the “rest and digest” side of the nervous system

How to Create a Castor Oil Pack (COP)

What you need:

1. Castor oil Flannel cloth (cotton or wool) 

2. Old hand towel just bigger than the flannel

3. Castor Oil 

What to do:

1. The first time using a COP apply about 2-3 Tbsp oil evenly to one side of the flannel.

   1. Then each night for 7 nights add about 1 Tbs more oil for the rest of the first week or until the flannel is “damp”.  It should be noticeable oily to touch but not sticky or dripping.

   2. After the first week you may need to add 1-2 Tbs of oil every 3-4 uses.

2. Lay flannel directly abdomen, oil side down, and cover with hand towel.  Be sure the margins of the towel go beyond the flannel.  

3. Optional - Apply heat: a hot water bottle or heating pad work great.

4. Rest and relax!  This is a great time to do your deep-breaths, meditate, watch a funny movie, or read a great book.

Keep your COP in a Ziploc bag in a convenient place to remind you to do them (such as on your bedside table – does NOT need to be refrigerated).  Please be aware castor oil can leave a stain.  Take caution not to get it on clothing or bedding. You may want to wipe off the excess oil on your stomach to avoid getting oil on sheets or clothing.  Do not wash the flannel itself. Replace the flannel every 12 months.

It is important to note that the affects of the COP are additive and the most benefit is obtained when the COP is done multiple nights in a row (3 nights in a row is way better than every other night). 

Castor Oil T-Shirt

Best for traveling or late nights when you do not have time to spend 30 minutes relaxing before bed. 

This option is a quicker, slightly less effective, but still beneficial, version of the above. Simply apply about 1 Tbs of castor oil directly to your abdomen like moisturizer and ware an old sleep T-shirt to bed.  Sleep in the oil and T-shirt all night. 

The oil will stain the shirt so be sure to choose one you do not care about.