Castor Oil

Ricinus Communis - Castor Bean

100% pure, natural emolient oil that softens and nourishes the skin. Hexane and Paraban free.

Castor oil is a yellowish oil derived from the seed of the Castor bean by cold pressure. Our Castor oil is "medicinal" quality, prepared from the yield of the first pressing; this is used as a purgative and laxative. (The oil from the second pressing is used as a lubricant for machinery, as a softening agent in making artificial leather, in the dressing of genuine leather, in brake fluids, paints and plastics.)

Properties & Uses:

Castor oil is rich in fatty acids and is soothing and lubricating. It is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin. It is commonly used in hair oils, balms and other thick emulsions for the skin and hair. In combination with other oils and as a superfatting agent, Castor oil lends emolliency to soap formulations (used at a low percentage to keep the soap from becoming too soft).

Castor Oil "packs" have been effectively used for many years for pain relief and to draw out cysts, boils and warts. Use a piece of wool flannel saturated with Castor oil and apply where needed on the body. Applying heat further increases the penetration, allowing the oil to better impart its qualities into the body.

How Make A Castor Oil Pack

(1) Three layers of natural, uncolored wool or flannel cotton large enough to cover the area being treated

(2) Castor oil

(3) Plastic wrap large enough to cover the cloth

(4) Hot water bottle or electric blanket

Procedure:

(1) Soak cotton with Castor oil. It should be saturated but not dripping.

(2) Place the pack on the area being treated, for example lower right abdomen [liver].

(3) Cover the pack with plastic wrap and place a hot water bottle or heating pad over the pack.

(4) Leave the pack on for 30-60 minutes. Use the Castor oil pack 3-7 days per week.

Precautions: 

(1) Avoid meal times

(2) Not using the pack during heavy menses

(3) Avoid contact with fabric that could become stained.

The same pack may be used for weeks or months. Refresh with additional oil if necessary.

Conditions said to have been responsive to Castor oil applications include: (please consult with your health care provider before you apply a Castor pack; the information we provide below is readily available to all either in books or on the web): skin keratosis, ringworm, fungal and bacterial infections; wounds; abdominal stretch marks (prevention); bursitis; sebaceous cysts, warts, liver or age spots, muscle strains, ligament sprains, itching, chronic fluid retention with swollen joints and pain, arthritis, upper respiratory infections involving the sinuses, tonsils and inner ear, colon problems involving inflammation, gallbladder disease, boils; liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, menstrual-related congestion, constipation, bowel impaction or adhesions, bladder and vaginal infections.

Disclaimer:

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