Why Women Should Use Castor Oil Packs
At Bombody, we’re all about embracing holistic wellness, and we’re especially excited about the benefits of Castor Oil Packs! These packs are more than just a trend; they’re a powerful tool for supporting liver health and detoxification.
Here’s why you’ll love them: Castor Oil Packs help stimulate lymphatic drainage, which is crucial for flushing out toxins from your body. They also promote healthy bile flow, enhance circulation to the liver, improve digestion and menstrual health, and support overall detoxification.
As women, it’s extremely important to support our liver.
Some of our liver’s main functions include:
filtering our blood (this shows up in the overall quality and tone of our skin)
producing bile which eliminates toxins and aids digestion
regulating the balance of many hormones including estrogen
Using Castor Oil Packs is one of the best ways to effortlessly support your liver and promote overall vitality.
How to use a Castor Oil Pack:
Prep Your Pack: Before bed, pour 1-2 tablespoons of castor oil onto the soft cotton side of your pack.
Apply and Secure: Place the oil-soaked side against your skin, positioning the pack over your liver area (right side of your ribcage). Tie it securely in place but not too tight.
Optional Heat: For deeper absorption, you can place a hot water bottle or heating pad over the pack once you’re in bed. This step is optional but can enhance the effects of the castor oil.
Timing: We recommend leaving the pack on overnight for optimal benefits. If that’s not convenient, you can remove it after 30 minutes.
Frequency: Aim to use your castor oil pack 3-4 times per week to start seeing noticeable benefits.
How does castor oil ACTUALLY work?
Derived from the castor seed, castor oil has many therapeutic properties. It is mainly known for its anti-inflammatory actions. Ricinoleic acid, a key active component, imparts anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain relieving) properties to this versatile oil. Castor Oil Packs allow for this active component to penetrate deeper, beyond the skin, due to longer exposure. Additionally, castor oil has anti-fungal properties and may help break down cysts and fibroids in the body.
Are there any side effects to using castor oil packs?
With consistent use, you may notice clearer skin, improved digestion, and more balanced hormones showing up as happier menstruation! You may also experience more energy! Who doesn’t want all these benefits?!
Castor oil packs are very detoxifying, in rare cases detox symptoms can be experienced - you may get a headache or feel slightly nauseous. Once you are used to them or have done some detoxing, you will find them very relaxing! Do not place your castor oil pack on with a full stomach - aim to do them 2+ hours after eating (this is why bedtime is a great time)!
Remember to always consult your doctor before trying something new.
Whether you're looking to boost your wellness routine or simply explore new self-care practices, Castor Oil Packs are a fantastic, natural way to give your body some extra love.
You can shop our Castor Oil Packs online. Or visit the Bombody studio to pick up your liver pack and castor oil and start enhancing your detoxification today!
Sending you all the liver detox healing vibes
xxx
