Castor oil
Castor oil is a great tool in your medicine cabinet. It works as a great detoxifier, antibacterial, anti fungal, anti-inflammatory, and all over moisturizer (won’t clog pores)
Castor oil may be applied by rubbing a small amount on (a little goes a long way!), placing on a cotton or wool cloth (called packing) on affected area, wrapping it and applying heat over. Sometimes this is done overnight without heat. It may also be used by Drinking or swishing in the mouth.
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Categories:
Skin
Skin tags, age spots, wrinkles, skin cancer, cysts, scars, warts, plantar wart. Cuts, abrasions, bruises, fungus, hematoma, psoriasis, eczema, cellulite, sunburn (rub)
Bug bites- mosquito, bee stings, spider bites (rub)
Check out our After Bite anti-itch Roller bottle tutorial
Head and neck
Hair: Jamaican black castor oil may work better for some
2oz in shampoo and shake it really well for Dandruff and hair growth, or put in spray bottle. Can also be combined with coconut oil to make a curl activator. A little goes a long way!
lashes/eyebrows, : put in mascara bottle and apply
Eyelids- rub around eyes on the lids to improve circulation and remove eye mites. Eye floaters, cataracts, glaucoma, Dry eye, stye, pinkeye. (Rub) I don’t suggest it goes in the eyes, just around.
Headache, migraine, tension headache, sinus headache (rub)
Wrinkles, acne, scars. (Rub)
Mouth- oil pulling (spit in garbage when done)
Thyroid detox (pack)
Torso
Deoderant: castor oil+tea tree oil
Menstral Cramps- rub on lower tummy
Muscle knots, muscle ache (rub)
Stretch marks- castor oil 3tbsp+cayenne pepper 1 tsp
Fluid retention (pack on belly)
Uterine fibroid, may help Infertility (pack)
Start labor (drink 1 tbsp, will stimulate diahrrea, which may lead to labor)
Breasts: mastitis, clogged milk, cyst, lumps, swollen, painful
Liver/kidney/pancreas detox: castor oil on wool/cotton pack with heat pack on top. Belly button for detox
Stimulates thermogenesis- weight loss
Clean out intestines: 1 tsp. Constipation, bloating, increase lymphatic system.
Diverticulitis. Baby colic. Colitis (abdominal pack or rub on)
Hemmoroid (external pack, on a cotton pad or toilet paper)
Legs, arms, hands, and feet
Arthritis, inflammation, eczema, bone spur, joint/muscle pain
Nails (growth and health)
Toenail fungus- (castor oil+ baking soda to make a paste. Put socks on and wear overnight.)
Soft feet, callous, corns (pack, and wear overnight)
Heel bursitis
Plantar fascists
Sleep/ insomnia – rub on bottom of feet
People who talk about its uses so you can do your own research:
Additional tips and tricks:
Injest a small amount (like 1-2 tbsp) after cold/flu or round of antibiotics to clean out your system
If too thick combine with sweet almond oil or coconut oil
Put in a roller bottle for an easy to use, travel sized application.
This is NOT medical advice. Use at your own discretion and consult your doctor. Also do your own research.
God bless!
