Castor Oil Compress

castor oil compress

VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CASTOR OIL COMPRESS

CASTOR OIL

Castor oil is made from the castor plant. It’s uses are vary widely. One can use castor oil to treat various health problems. Castor oil can also be used to treat the joints skin and hair. Castor oil is an amazing natural treatment because it contains properties which are anti-fungal and anti infalmatory. These properties allow castor oil to have numerous medical and beauty benefits. Castor oil has industry uses as well. Its use covers areas of soaps, textiles, massage oils, medicines.

 It strengthens immune system and is also considered to be the great remedy for treatment of different diseases.

COMPRESS

Compress`s work is a combination of flannel, castor oil, plastic sheet and a bottle of water. It is also known as castor oil pack. Castor oil compress is used for treatment of problems related to lymph flow, inflammation of arthritis, muscles, organs, bursitis, joints, congestion, pelvic and kidney disorders, neuritis, cholecystitis, torpid and cirrhosis liver etc.

HOW DOES IT WORK

Compress made from castor oil is placed on skin for increasing circulation and promoting healing of organs and elimination of tissues underneath skin. It is also used to relieve pain, liver stimulation, reduction of inflammation and other disorders. It starts working when flannel is placed on skin and is covered by plastic sheet which is then followed by placement of water bottle on it. The duration of placement depends upon the condition of the area on which it is placed.

HOW TO USE?

Following materials are required for compress

• 3 layers of the un-dyed cotton or wool flannel, it must be enough for covering affected area

• Hot bottle of water

• Plastic wrap-cut 1inches to 2 inches larger than flannel, it can also be taken from plastic bag

• Castor oil

• Container having lid

• Old sheets and clothes as castor oil results in staining of bedding and clothing

Flannel is placed in the container and is soaked in the castor oil to the extent of saturation. But not up to dripping. This compress is then placed on the affected part of the body. It is then covered with plastic. On this pack, a got bottle of water is placed. After a pause of 45 to 60 minutes it is removed. After removal of pack, area is cleaned by using diluted water & baking soda solution. This pack is stored in the covered-container in refrigerator. Each of such packs may be used for up to 25 to 30 times. If required more castor-oil can be added. Flannel is a cheap thing to buy. If anything appears on flannel or your gut-instinct is its change to new flannel piece, then change it. The pack must be prevented from the sun. The perfect storage is a cool and dark place.

PURPOSE OF COMPRESS

Use of Castor oil compress is made for many disorders which apart from above mentioned include;

• Epilepsy

• Headaches

• Intestinal disorders like stricture, colitis, constipation, colon impaction

• Menstrual irregularities & ovarian and uterine cysts

• Appendicitis

• Toxemia

• In-coordination of nervous systems

• Scleroderma

HARMFUL EFFECTS

This is a gentle treatment without any side effects. Among those rarely observed side effects rash is most common. It may appear at the pack`s site. This occurs during few initial pack applications and can be relieved through baking-soda wash. These rashes and some other reactions rarely occur, and if this happens they indicate that toxins elimination through system is not good. Alternate use of packs on the alternate days is then recommended for first week.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

• Internal use of castor oil is not recommended

• Its use should be avoided on the broken skin, during pregnancy, menstrual flow or breastfeeding

• Before using it, seek some medical advice

• Its use during pregnancy is dangerous because it induces labor

AFTERCARE

After taking packs for a number of times, it is recommended to take castor oil by mouth, up to 2 tablespoons. This is particularly recommended for conditions related to colon, liver and gall bladder. But this is suggested to use after using it for a number of times.

A review for this problem is as follows

• “I had abdominal surgery and had adhesions as a result. I used the castor packs for about 3 months. Then the adhesion disappeared. The castor oil packs prevented me from having surgery and the pain that I was experiencing was no longer there.”

SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE:

Castor oil compress stimulate three important body parts including liver, circulatory and lymphatic systems. This stimulation helps body systems in organs & tissues healing. These are found to be the traditional, reasonable and natural cure for the above mentioned conditions.

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