• Whether you’re struggling with constipation (again), working through ovarian cysts, releasing uterine fibroids, or searching for repair after caesarean section, or cleansing and restoring your uterus after an STI, castor oil packs have something for you.

And that my friend, isn’t even the beginning of the list of benefits. Before I dazzle you with the incredible power of castor oil packs, I need to reveal the #1 complaint people have about them. They are messy and time consuming (worth the prep and the mess, as they are hugely restore and heal. )

For maximum benefits, your castor oil pack should rest on your body for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Most of the womben I know don’t have that kind of time to devote to themselves. Actually, scratch that… They DO, but they don’t prioritize themselves.

Instead, they’re sweating through their t-shirts, trying frantically to please everyone else. At the end of the day, they have very little left.

It’s easier to make ourselves a priority when we have a community surrounding us. That’s why we’ve been created the The Rise of SHE community a safe place encourage and remind your of your self-worth and

Join us on our next online womb sanctuary retreat you will be guided through an immersive healing experience that flows between meditation, intuitive movement, information about the practice and application of yoni steaming, journaling, self care womb massage, sharing circle, guided relaxation and space for reflection.

Made from oil of castor bean or ricinus communis, the power of castor oil packs to nourish, restore, and repair always amazes me.

Ancient Castor Oil and her healing qualities

It’s no wonder their use has been recorded in ancient India, China, Rome, Africa, Persia, Southern Europe, the Americas, and Egypt where castor bean seeds believed to be 4,000 year old have been found in ancient tombs. Known to the Romans as palma christi (hands of Christ), the use of castor oil is recorded in the Bible as the magical oil Christ used to anoint himself and his followers.

Here’s a list of conditions that castor oil packs have been recorded as being beneficial for:

Please note:  castor oil packs should NOT be used during pregnancy

Ingredients Needed

1. High-quality organic castor oil that is hexane free, I use this one which can be bought from Amazon.

Naissance Cold Pressed Castor Oil (no. 217) 250ml – 100% Pure For Eyelashes, Hair, Eyebrows, Beard Growth – Moisturiser For Nails and Skin – Base Oil for Massage – Vegan, Hexane Free, No GMO https://amzn.eu/d/4jDmxJ2

• Natural fabric cotton, wool- cheese cloth Muslins work well, but I personally feel that the wool absorbs more of the oil, which is a good thing. The choice depends on which one you are more comfortable with on your skin and/or if you have allergies.

Muslin Cloths https://amzn.eu/d/6mvSbyp

Wool Flannel https://amzn.eu/d/eA9sIS9

• Tin foil (for oven method)
• Access to an oven to heat the pack OR a hot water bottle to place over the pack.
• Towel to lay underneath you while you rest and/or sleep.
• Sheets, clothes that you don’t care much about.
• Cling Film to wrap around your body to secure the packs

Quick note: Consider what area of the body you’re hoping to support. Womb? Breasts? Liver? The place you place your pack will impact the size of the cloth  you use.

The cloth should cover the entire area that you’re intending to support. The measurements below are for you for a castor oil pack placed on the womb.

For oven method

I learned this method from Susan Weed. I like it because it adds a good amount of heat in the beginning of the pack, which always helps me relax and allows the oil to penetrate into the body quickly.

1. Cut three layers of your wool or cotton flannel recycle old fabric.  But you want to ensure the fabric is natural and not bleeched.12’’ by 12’’ inches.
2. Preheat the oven to 350F.
3. Place the fabric on a sheet of tinfoil and cover completely with castor oil.
4. Wrap flannel in tin foil and place in the warm oven for 5 minutes or until warm.
5. In the meantime, set up the space where you’ll be laying down with the pack and cover with a towel and/or lay down sheets that you don’t care much about (avoid washing your towel or sheets with any other items as castor oil doesn’t come out of fabric easily).
6. Take flannel and tinfoil out of the oven and place on your desired area, in this case, your womb.
7. Take cling film and, you guessed it, wrap it around the castor oil pack a few times so that it’s snug, secure in place, and holds in any possible leaks (please note, leaks still may happen, hence the presence of the towel and/or sheets).
8. Leave the pack on for at least 1 hour. Bonus points if you put it on overnight and sleep with it.

Hot water bottle method

This method uses the constant, low grade heat of a hot water bottle to slowly coax tissues open and bring castor oil deeper.

1. Cut three layers of your wool or cotton flannel 12’’ by 12’’ inches.
2. Prepare your hot water bottle.
3. In the meantime, set up the space where you’ll be laying down with the pack and cover with a towel and/or lay down sheets that you don’t care much about (avoid washing your towel or sheets with any other items as castor oil doesn’t come out of fabric easily).
4. Pour hot water into your hot water bottle.
5. Completely cover flannel with castor oil.
6. Place the castor oil pack on desired area, in this case, the womb.
7. Take cling film wrap and, you guessed it, wrap it around the castor oil pack a few times so that it’s snug, secure in place, and holds in any possible leaks (please note, leaks still may happen, hence the presence of the towel and/or sheets).
8. Place hot water bottle over the castor oil pack.
9. Leave the pack on for at least 1 hour. Bonus points if you put it on overnight and sleep with it.

It should be noted that whether you choose to use heat or not, castor oil packs without heat are incredible, too.

Castor Oil Pack FAQ

How often should I use castor oil packs? 

Frequency of use depends on your intention for using castor oil packs. Edgar Cayce who contributed to the popularization of castor oil packs recommended using them four days on, three days off. Other teachers, like Susan Weed, recommend using them 5 – 7 times a week when dealing with a chronic issue like fibroids or cysts. As always, listen to your body and consult an experienced health practitioner who can give you one on one guidance. 

Can I reuse my castor oil pack? 

If you have a chronic disease or are detoxing, it’s not recommended to reuse a castor oil pack because of the toxins released during the process. If you are generally healthy, it is possible to reuse them a few times – but listen to your intuition. I store the packs and oil in glass containers not plastic.  Castor oil will absorb the chemicals from the plastic.

Whenever I have reused them, I personally always feel it is much less potent and I can feel the energy that I released in my last pack seeping into my body once again if its reused. See what works best for you.

I offer a castor oil pack treatments at my studio and part of my closing bones ceremony.  If you would like to receive this treatment from me, please get in touch.

With Love Dionne x