Castor Oil Pack
How Do You Make a Castor Oil Pack?
You will need castor oil and clean (boiled or laundered) cotton or wool flannel cloth.
- Fold the cloth to make a pack size to fit over the affected area.
- Saturate it with castor oil, which can be preheated if desired.
- Place the pack over the desired area and cover with a piece of plastic wrap.
Best Way to Use Your Castor Oil Pack
Wrapping an ace bandage around the pack can help hold it in place if needed.
- Place a heating pad over the wrap/pack. (Using a towel will help protect bedding.)
- Allow the pack to remain in place for an hour or longer (but AVOID falling asleep when the heating pad is on).
- Once pack is removed, clean skin with a solution made of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in water.
Storage Instructions
Between uses, store cloth in a cool place in a sealed plastic bag or container. Wash cloth as needed and discard when you want.
Use the pack daily or on a regular cycle until desired results are obtained.