How to make a Castor Oil Pack and WHY Ive used a Castor Oil Pack since the 8. The healing qualities of the cold pressed oil from the seeds of the  Castor plant  Ricinus communis are numerous and well documented. There are entire books written on the attributes of this amazing plant, which oddly, also has parts which are very toxic and even poisonous The much cherished oil derived from the Castor bean, is the subject of this conversation, and this healing oil is the star ingredient in the famed Castor Oil Pack  made popular in the 1. Americas sleeping prophet, Edgar Cayce. In fact, the Castor plant is commonly called Palma Christi due to its large leaves which are hand shaped. There are other reasons for this name, but thats another story Castor oil can be applied topically, as a facial oil to nourish, as a soothing oil to calm irritated skin, as a healing oil for bruises, sprains, strains, or pulled muscles. Topical application of Castor oil has been shown to be an effective remedy for fungal and bacterial infections, sebaceous cysts, warts, itching and reducing inflammation. It relieves chronic fluid retention, can relieve symptoms of arthritis, congested gallbladder and liver. It effectively reduces and removes mucus from  the lungs and colon. In addition to general topical use, the Castor OIL pack has been a life saver for my family, friends and clients over many years. Once a habit, its truly easy to incorporate this healing practice into our lives. I will detail HOW TO below. Edgar Cayce Books Learning more about the father of holistic medicine When we started looking, in the late sixties, there werent too many Edgar Cayce. BOMBSHELL Health Ranger identifies distance of second shooter at Las Vegas massacre and its NOT the Mandalay Bay hotel NaturalNews. Edgar Cayces psychic revelation of human origins unites Charles Darwins theory of evolution with the Bible. Creative Design Interface Software User. CASTOR OIL BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS Increases the flow of lymph, improves condition of lymphatic system. Proven to increase lymphocyte production and activity. Anti tumour. Anti microbial anti viral, anti bacterial, anti fungalThere are many Castor oil benefits. For now, lets focus on the first 2 attributes above. Due to increased lymph flow, and the resulting lack of stagnation, we heal. The Edgar Cayce Handbook For Health Through Drugless Therapy' title='The Edgar Cayce Handbook For Health Through Drugless Therapy' />When our bodys liquids are moving as they should, many dis ease states reverse or improve. Why do we care about lymphocyte production The three major types of lymphocyte are T cells, B cells and natural killer NK cells. I-Deas Cad Software on this page. Each form an integral part of our immune system. Increased lymphocyte production Stronger immune system. Increased lymphocytes speed up the removal of toxins from your tissues, which encourages healing. WARNING this looks quite complicated but I assure you   after a couple of times, its just a processTo make a castor oil pack, you will need the following High quality cold pressed castor oil from your health food storeA hot water bottle, heating pad, or my favourite one of those heatable bean pillows. Plastic wrap or a sheet of plastic. I use recycled plastic bags. Pyrex or other oven proof dish and oven mittsWool believed to conduct heat best or cotton flannel, about 3 feet longOne large old bath towel. ONE HOUR of quiet time Ideally you will have 3 layers of flannel, folded to about be about the size of the area for your treatment. I use a piece of wool flannel, measuring about 1 x 3 feet. When folded, it measures 1 x 1 feet. This is ideal for a castor oil pack to be placed  over the abdomen, which affects all your major organs, including the liver. Directions for making and using your Castor Oil Pack Place the cloth in the Pyrex dish. Saturate the cloth in oil, by adding oil to the cloth in the dish and turning cloth repeated. Pre heat your oven to 1. The media has remained mostly silent as the centenary of the Bolshevik revolution has come and now gone. After all, the media does not want to appear too biased in. High quality coldpressed castor oil from your health food store A hot water bottle, heating pad, or my favourite one of those heatable bean pillows. Fun Buzz Session Games more. Place Pyrex dish in the oven for about 1. While the Castor Oil Pack is in the oven warming up, prepare your treatment area Put a sizeable old towel on the bed, so that 12 of the towel is hanging off the side of the bed. Get 1 2  plastic bags ready I slice them open to make the surface size largerPrepare quiet music or plan to read something uplifting or just be this is YOUR timePrepare the hot water bottle, or heat the bean bag or plug in the heating pad and warm it up, and place near treatment area. Retrieve the Pyrex dish from the oven and it all comes together Make sure that the castor oil soaked cloth is warm NOT scaldingHave the person lie down on the towel. If its you greatCarefully place the warmed flannel onto your abdomen. Quickly add plastic or plastic bags atop the flannel. Place the hot water bottle or whatever you are using on top of the plastic. Reach down and pull the towel up and over the person or yourselfCover up and keep warm. Relax. Breathe. Think good thoughts I recommend that folks do a castor oil pack as a series. Suggestions include 3 days on and 3 days off or 5 days on and 2 days off. Basically, a few treatments in a row yields the best results. The same pack can be used many times but one pack per personno sharing  I have always made the experience ONE hour in length. That works for me. Others have left the pack on for hours or even overnight. Usually, the pack will stay warm with a hot water bottle and additional towel and blanket for an hour so thats my own personal preference. Start over with a new flannel, after 6 months of use. Dont wash the cloth, discard and start over with a fresh piece of fabric. NOTE Castor oil is quite thick so a little goes a long way. It can be difficult to remove from clothing or sheets. PLEASE contact me if  these instructions need clarification. I will work on a printable version of the instructions to make it easier. For further reading, there are hundreds of articles and many books. Here are two articles Venture Inward A. R. E. Membership magazine article by Harvey Grady, JulyAugust 1. The Edgar Cayce Handbook for Health Through Drugless Therapy, Harold J Reilly, D. Ph. T., D. S., Ruth Hagy Brod, 1. The Edgar Cayce Handbook For Health Through Drugless Therapy' title='The Edgar Cayce Handbook For Health Through Drugless Therapy' />Mac. Millan Publishing Co. Heres a favourite book on the healing attributes of Castor Oil, uses of Castor oil packs and testimonials Check out The Oil That Heals. Sending a deep green embrace of healing.