Castor oil Packs

Castor oil from the castor bean plant Ricinus communis has been used therapeutically since ancient times; pharmaceutical and medical references to castor oil date back to the seventeenth century. Castor oil is used topically in a castor oil pack to enhance the functioning of the lymphatic system and the immune system. It is also a powerful detoxifier, drawing toxins out of the body from as deep as 4 inches (10 cm) below the surface. (This means they can be used to break up cellulite.) To make a castor oil pack, you will need: a large wool or flannel cloth (I … Read the rest