The Healing Powers of Castor Oil

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Anyone ever tried it? Cold Pressed is recommended.



The Healing Powers of Castor Oil

Castor oil (Ricinus Communis) has been around for a long time. The Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, describes the topical use of castor oil by the early Egyptians, as far back as 1550 B.C. Likewise, the oil of the castor bean has been used in India and China for thousands of years. In medieval Europe, the plant was given the name Palma Christa, since the leaves resemble the human hand.

Taken internally, castor oil is a reliable laxative, especially effective as a treatment for food poisoning and intestinal parasites. But actually, it’s the external application of castor oil that has the most remarkable healing properties.


Present day health care practitioners prescribe the application of castor oil packs in order to:
- improve elimination
- stimulate the liver and gallbladder
- dissolve adhesions
- dissolve stones or lesions
- relieve pain
- relax the nerves
- remove toxins
- increase circulation of blood and lymph
- improve digestion
- reduce inflammation and swelling
- stimulate the endocrine system.


more info with instructions here:

http://www.japanesehealingarts.com/b...of-castor-oil/


Castor Oil

Palma Christi or "Palm of Christ" Ancient Remedy for Pain, Illness


Castor oil used in packs or applied topically is said to be a remedy for pain and soreness, joints, warts, skin, lymph nodes, digestion, insomnia, hyperactivity and more.

Known to many as the "Palma Christi" or "hand of Christ" for its palm-shaped leaves and incredible healing power, castor oil is an ancient remedy traditionally used in Europe and the Middle East to treat almost any symptom or problem. It is recommended by Edgar Cayce to heal the skin, digestive system, joint pain, muscle injuries, back pain, lymph nodes, warts, allergies, sleep disorders, hyperactivity and more.


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From the first link above:

Castor oil is used externally in three ways.

First, castor oil may be applied directly to the skin for dryness, rashes, hives, fungus, infections, boils, furuncles, liver spots (age spots), warts, benign skin cancers, etc. Also for infection or fungus in the finger or toe nails. Apply castor oil directly and gently rub into the area for a minute or two. Repeat this application 2 or 3 times a day for a few weeks or up to two months in the case of stubborn warts.

Second, the application of castor oil packs can bring significant relief for any kind of trauma, sprain or degenerative joint disorder. In the case of a painful joint, apply a pack and secure it with an ace bandage. Keep the pack on the body continuously and reapply castor oil every 24 hours. For back pain, lay on a castor oil pack for 90 minutes every day for 5 days. (See instructions below.) In severe cases, you may have to repeat this course 3 times over a period of 3 weeks.

Third, castor oil packs are used for cleansing and regulating the internal organs. For disorders relating to the digestion, intestines, liver, lungs or reproductive organs a series of castor oil packs on the abdomen for 90 minutes a day can have remarkable effects.

How the castor oil pack works is not fully understood. Some practitioners attribute the healing properties to the relaxation of the muscles and the improved circulation of blood and lymph produced in the local area. In addition, it is known that certain fatty acids in the oil help to nourish the tissues and stimulate the healing a cellular level. In addition, it is my opinion that castor oil works on the level of vibrational medicine.

My experience is that cold pressed castor oil resonates with living tissue on a subtle level, helping to restore the circulation of Qi or Life energy within the tissues. When the flow of Qi and blood are improved, the healing process is dramatically accelerated.

Mandy