CASTOR OIL PACKS 101
WTF is it?
Castor oil is a pressed vegetable oil that was originally used in Egyptian heritage as a treatment for constipation.
Why use?
Castor oil has been shown to improve lymphatic flow, digestion, liver function, relaxation, period pain, cramps, and hormone imbalances.
How to use
Apply 1-2 tbsp directly to the pack (there are tons available for purchase. I bought the Queen of Thrones one) and massage into the center. Apply to either your liver (right upper part of the abdomen) or pelvic area right below the belly button, ideally at bedtime. Leave it on for at least one hour or sleep with it on! Make sure to wear old clothing as it CAN stain!
Does it work?
I purchased mine to help with sleep and hormones. I can say since I purchased it, that I’ve gone from a solid once-a-day pooper to 70% of the time having two bowel movements per day. Adequate poop = happier hormones and more toxin excretion. It’s been two weeks now so I can’t report on menstrual cycle changes but I’m curious!
One of the reasons I purchased was I was having a HORRID luteal phase with sleep. Happens about 2x per year to me and of course it was when I was hormone testing…I digress.
Since then my sleep is much improved in both luteal and follicular phases since using!
