Castor Oil Packs: Who, What, When, Where, Why & How

CASTOR OIL PACKS

Who, What, When, Where, Why & How?

When you hear the words “castor oil pack” you’re probably reacting one of two ways...

“Oh, my grandmother used to take that! Sometimes she’d make me take a spoonful to help me go to the bathroom!” Is this you?

Or maybe your reaction to castor oil packs and their countless benefits is “Nothing can be that good! Sounds a bit like ‘snake oil’ to me… Plus wrapping the pack around my belly with oil and plastic wrap is so messy and time consuming.” Do you feel this way?

You're not alone. Many people don't have the time or patience to make themselves a pack, and they're afraid that it will be too messy. It simply doesn’t make sense how wearing a pack with oil on your liver could impact your body, it’s just too ‘woo-woo’, right?

I admit, I used to feel this way too… Until I finallytried one, in an EASY way, and FELT the difference! Would you love to feel the difference too?

Now I’m a Believer!

“In love with my castor oil pack. I’m sleeping better, more relaxed during the day, my digestion is the best it’s been in years (I BLOATED UP every time I ate before), expelling so much waste, tummy is slimming down because my inflammation is so much lower...I truly couldn’t believe it until I tried for myself. Amazing.” -Megan M.

When you start to work with castor oil packs, they soon become your go-to for everything. As useful as Windex was to the father in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding (he used Windex on everything). So they’re a little bit of ‘woowoo’, but there’s science to back up all the amazing benefits! A perfect mix, do you agree?

Here we are going to delve into:

• WHAT a castor oil pack is

• WHY it is so unique & healing

•HOW to do it (and how NOT to do it)

•WHO it’s good for

•WHERE to use it

• WHEN to wear it

Are you ready? Let’s do this!

WHAT is a Castor Oil Pack?

When you get a scrape or cut, what do you do? You clean the wound then wrap it so it can heal, right? When you break a bone, you re-set it then wrap it, so it can heal.

I’ll Never Go Without it Again!

“I’ve been wearing my castor oil liver pack nightly for about 3 weeks. I will never go without again! My bloating disappeared (which was my biggest issue) after the second wear, my hormones have balanced and I feel a calmness, the whites of my eyes are brighter. I think anyone could benefit from this. I definetely feel the heat while wearing it don’t feel the need for a heating pad.” -Dina P

The castor oil pack is one of the OLDEST healing rituals in the world. From Traditional Chinese Medicine to Indian Ayurveda to modern Naturopathic Medicine, it has withstood the test of time for centuries in cultures all over the globe.

The first use of castor oil dates back to embalming practices and oil lamps in Ancient Egypt1 2. It was a favorite of the original Greek doctors Hippocrates and Galen3 , and it’s also mentioned throughout the Bible as an anointing oil. The castor oil pack ritual was popularized in North America in the early 1900s by Edgar Cayce4 5, a famed spiritual healer who would intuit healing protocols for his patients.

It is the ritual of applying castor oil to a piece of organic cotton flannel then placing it onto the body and wearing it for 1 hour or more for PHYSICAL and SPIRITUAL wellbeing.

Love My Castor Oil Pack!

“Can’t live without my castor oil pack. Wear it every night! It helps me sleep and lessens my menopause symptoms! I feel great when I wake up.” -Dana G.

WHY Use a Castor Oil Pack?

Do you suffer from...

•Problems going to the bathroom (constipation, diarrhea, IBS, etc.)

•Problems sleeping

•Stress

Sound like you? It's prolonged issues with these 3 things that lead to hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, chronic disease and more. No one wants that, agreed?

Wake Up Feeling Great!

“I’ve been doing the castor oil packs for the last 2 weeks first every night then every other night, and I’ve been waking early ready to go for the day, no fogginess, with lots of energy and also has helped my constipation. Highly recommend.” -Lise P.

Are you already eating healthy, taking your supplements and doing other lifestyle practices like meditation, dry brushing, etc.?

Castor oil liver packs make everything you’re already doing work BETTER and FASTER by engaging the natural healing and cleansing mechanisms of your body. And it’s not all ‘woo-woo’, there’s science that tells us how!

In a study at an old-age home, castor oil packs were shown to re lieve constipation just as well as conventional laxatives6, but without the harsh urgency to run to the bathroom! This is because the active component of castor oil called ricinoleic acid is anti-infl ammatory7, and it stimulates your prostaglandin receptors which help to move the smooth muscle of the uterus and intestines6. It’s kind of like a gentle massage for your gut, helping your stools move along the digestive tract in a rhythmic, flowing dance. Amazing, right?

Perhaps the most important benefit of wearing a castor oil pack is that as soon as you place it onto your body, it helps move you into the parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ state. In today’s day and age, we are constantly stuck in the sympathetic “fight or flight” state, the state of stress, that just compounds and adds to problems going to the bathroom. Would you love an even deeper sleep where you wake up feeling like new everyday?

Pair your nightly castor oil liver pack with an organic cotton sleep hygiene mask. It helps balance your circadian rhythm by promoting melatonin and naturally letting light in the morning to wake you. Plus you can apply castor oil to naturally grow your brows and lashes… What can’t this oil do, am I right?!

Castor oil liver packs help you get:

•BALANCED hormones

•REGULAR bowel movements •DEEPER sleep

•LESS stress

Would you LOVE to feel these benefi ts ASAP? Get the heat-less, less-mess Castor Oil Liver Pack here!

Wish I Started Sooner!

“I’ve been dealing with debilitating IBS symptoms for 15+ years and have seen every doctor, had every test, taken every med-ication and supplement and I finally just decided to accept that this may be my life. After wearing the castor oil pack nightly for 2 weeks, I am amazed at how good I am feeling! I’m having regular BM’s for the first time in my life (that I can remember), I’m sleeping better, I have more energy, I have less bloating and tummy pain, and I feel like I am getting my life back! Thank-you Dr. Marisol, N.D - Queen of the Thrones! I only wish I would’ve found you sooner, but better late than never!

-Sarah G.

Struggling with thinning, balding or hair loss from hormonal imbalance?

A weekly castor oil hair mask with the Dream Hair Kit helps naturally nourish and stimulate circulation to the hair follicles. Pair it with your Castor Oil Liver Pack to make your hormones happy!

WHO Can Use Castor Oil Packs?

EVERYONE (except pregnant women!)

The oral consumption of castor oil has been shown to possibly stimulate smooth muscle contractions of the uterus12. It is not known if the castor oil pack ritual does the same thing, so to be safe do not use castor oil packs during pregnancy!

Castor oil packs can be used throughout the entire life cycle. They are supportive in all conditions (except pregnancy!) and they are not contraindicated with any medications.

Working wonders for my daughter!

“I started using the castor oil pack on my daughter (age 4) as a gentle detox. Due to a gene mutation we are struggling with candida, detox and nervous system regulation leading to some sensory challenges. I truly noticed an immediate difference, as if it took the edge off. She was more calm, presented her thoughts more clearly, sat and completed a puzzle without a meltdown. Will definitely be incorporating the castor oil pack into her routine 2-3x a week.” - Lauren M.

WHERE to Wear Castor Oil Packs

Fibrocystic breasts

Lymphatic flow/drainage

Mastitis/blocked milk ducts

Backache

Fertility

Endometriosis

PCOS

Irregular periods

Period cramps

Estrogen dominance

Ovarian cysts

Arthritis

Joint pain (all jointship, knee, shoulder, etc.)

Sore muscles

Cold feet (circulation)

Gout

Thyroid nodules/cysts

Hypothyroid

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Goiter

Inflammation

Liver cleansing

Gallbladder stones/pain

Cholesterol reduction

Fatty liver improvement

Gastritis

GERD/acid reflux

Bloating/gas

Constipation

Diarrhea

Indigestion

Irritable Bowel

Syndrome (IBS)

Acne

Hot flashes/night sweats

Sleep

Stress/anxiety

Headaches

Castor oil packs can be worn all over the body for different benefits, but to get the most systemic effects, they are traditionally worn over the liver.

LOVE this pack!

“I use it everywhere - belly, lower abdomen, sore shoulders, tender chest. It’s amazing, when I wake up the pain and inflammation are almost completely gone. I add essential oils for extra effect and soothing smells. Amazing product, I’ve gifted it to friends and family too! Great for bloating, cramps, liver inflammation, period discomfort, tender breasts, sore muscles, everything!!” -Colleen O.

If you’re wearing a castor oil pack over a different area of the body to support localized healing (thyroid cysts, breasts lumps, fi broids in the uterus, limbs, ovarian cysts, etc.) it’s always best to alternate with wearing your pack over the liver, or even better - wear a pack in both areas at the same time!

WHEN to Wear Castor Oil Packs

The minimum time to wear a castor oil pack and experience the benefits is 1 hour, but the longer, the better! Wearing your castor oil liver pack overnight is ideal, it’s like a soft warm hug that carries you into Dreamland and you’ll wake up like new everyday.

Pair your nightly Castor Oil Liver Pack with a sleep hygiene mask that helps balance your circadian rhythm by naturally regulating melatonin. Castor oil can also be applied to the lashes and brows to enhance growth and thickness and reduce dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness. Get everything you need in the Beauty Sleep Brow & Lash Kit.

Castor oil packs can also be worn during lifestyle practices such as exercising, light therapy, or sauna to enhance liver cleansing and reduce “herxing.”

Herxing (A.K.A. having a herxheimer reaction) is a die off of lipopolysaccharides during the healing process that causes an immune reaction in the body (ie. headaches, breakouts, fatigue, nausea, joint pain).

Amazing Sleep!

“I’ve been using this for over a year now. Will not go to bed without it. Sleep is amazing, deep, vivid dreams, well rested in the morning. I used to be anxious at night due to insomia. Never again.” -Faith D.

HOW To Do a Castor Oil Pack

Traditional method of doing a castor oil liver pack:

1.Find a piece of organic cotton flannel (make sure there’s no chemicals!)

2.Soak the flannel with castor oil

3.Put in the oven and heat

4.Remove from oven & place on liver (careful not to burn yourself!)

5.Wrap plastic wrap around the body to hold it in place (yikes!)

6.Add a hot water bottle

7.Lie down on a towel for 1 hour

Easy to Use & Comfortable Enough to Sleep With!

“I have used castor oil packs before and it was always a dread to set everything up. I love this kit that makes it super easy to use and way less messy than what I used to do, making it easy to take care of myself, love it!”

-Lorena M.

Castor Oil + Plastic = Hormonal Havoc!

Castor oil’s main healing component, ricinoleic acid, has a molecular weight of 298 Da13. In dermatological medicine, a molecular weight under 500 Da allows a substance to be transdermally absorbed into the circulation, and not simply remain on the first layer of skin as an emollient14.

Due to this low molecular weight, it functions as the best carrier oil for other substances (such as essential oils), but this also means it can absorb chemicals from plastics (like UV filters15, slip agents16 and BPA17) which could then be carried into your body and disrupt your hormones.

Time to ditch the plastic wrap and say NO to castor oil in plastic bottles, agreed?

How to do a Queen of the Thrones®

Castor Oil Liver Pack:

1. Castor oil liver pack laid down flat with organic cotton side facing up

2. Organic castor oil (1-2 tbsp) in the middle of the pack

3. Place pack on liver (under right rib cage) & tie in place for 1 hour (or ideally overnight!)

You might be thinking, “Can’t I just rub the oil on my skin and throw an old T-shirt on overtop?”

This is known as the “Lazy Man’s Castor Oil Pack” and although you’ll get some anti-inflammatory and skin hydrating benefits, you miss out on over half of the benefits, like the release of feel-good hormones and moving your body into the relaxed state!

Didn’t expect it to work so well!

“I’d tried my own at home castor oil packs before and was not really impressed. But there’s something about this QOTT’s oil. Probably it’s organic and all the other things. But it’s helped keep my digestion regular (even on antibiotics) and my eyelashes are growing like crazy. I honestly didn’t have high expectations for this. But I’m amazed. Highly recommend giving it a try even if you’re skeptical like I was.” -Karen F.

Are you wondering why the Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Liver Pack is heat-less?

The Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Liver Pack is made with materials that hold in your natural body heat.

Best of Luck on Your Journey!

Thank you for spending time discovering this modernized ancient health practice that has transformed millions of lives.

SO Easy To Do Everyday!

“This Castor Oil Liver Pack is so easy to use! I love this castor oil pack design. It makes it easy to do the pack daily, versus every once in a while. Love it! So soothing and relaxing. Me time!” - Jennifer D.

Get your Queen of the Thrones® Heat-Less, Less-Mess Castor Oil Liver Pack to start your transformation today!

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