Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Leave it on about 1 hour at a time maximum. Yes, a heating pad is fine on low. You might want to start with 20 minutes and go from there. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlBill Barnhill is our Inspiration! Go Bill!!!aeranch@... ----- Original Message ----- From: Pearlmoon health Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Castor oil packs ? How long are you supposed to leave it on? Also can I use a heating pad set on very low since I don't have a hot water bottle? Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: Suzanne health Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:37 PM Subject: Re: Re: Don or Suzie or anyone & quot;? & quot; A castor oil pack is placed on the skin to increase circulation and to promote elimination and healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. It is used to stimulate the liver, relieve pain, increase lymphatic circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.How it is madeCastor oil packs are made by soaking a piece of flannel in castor oil and placing it on the skin. The flannel is covered with a sheet of plastic, and then a hot water bottle is placed over the plastic to heat the pack.A castor oil pack can be placed on the following body regions: The right side of the abdomen to stimulate the liver. Castor oil packs are often recommended as part of a liver detox program. Inflamed and swollen joints, bursitis, and muscle strains. The abdomen to relieve constipation and other digestive disorders. The lower abdomen in cases of menstrual irregularities and uterine and ovarian cysts. Safety precautionsCastor oil should not be taken internally. It should not be applied to broken skin, or used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or during menstrual flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Thanks, I'll remember that. How often can I do one? Once a week, day, month? Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: Gayla health Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:31 PM Subject: Re: Castor oil packs ? Leave it on about 1 hour at a time maximum. Yes, a heating pad is fine on low. You might want to start with 20 minutes and go from there. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlBill Barnhill is our Inspiration! Go Bill!!!aeranch@... ----- Original Message ----- From: Pearlmoon health Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Castor oil packs ? How long are you supposed to leave it on? Also can I use a heating pad set on very low since I don't have a hot water bottle? Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: Suzanne health Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:37 PM Subject: Re: Re: Don or Suzie or anyone & quot;? & quot; A castor oil pack is placed on the skin to increase circulation and to promote elimination and healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. It is used to stimulate the liver, relieve pain, increase lymphatic circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.How it is madeCastor oil packs are made by soaking a piece of flannel in castor oil and placing it on the skin. The flannel is covered with a sheet of plastic, and then a hot water bottle is placed over the plastic to heat the pack.A castor oil pack can be placed on the following body regions: The right side of the abdomen to stimulate the liver. Castor oil packs are often recommended as part of a liver detox program. Inflamed and swollen joints, bursitis, and muscle strains. The abdomen to relieve constipation and other digestive disorders. The lower abdomen in cases of menstrual irregularities and uterine and ovarian cysts. Safety precautionsCastor oil should not be taken internally. It should not be applied to broken skin, or used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or during menstrual flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 I did mine daily with absolutely no ill effects. > > Thanks, I'll remember that. How often can I do one? Once a week, day, month? > > Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Daily, unless someone has contradictory info. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlBill Barnhill is our Inspiration! Go Bill!!!aeranch@... ----- Original Message ----- From: Pearlmoon health Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:53 AM Subject: Re: Castor oil packs ? Thanks, I'll remember that. How often can I do one? Once a week, day, month? Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: Gayla health Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:31 PM Subject: Re: Castor oil packs ? Leave it on about 1 hour at a time maximum. Yes, a heating pad is fine on low. You might want to start with 20 minutes and go from there. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlBill Barnhill is our Inspiration! Go Bill!!!aeranch@... ----- Original Message ----- From: Pearlmoon health Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Castor oil packs ? How long are you supposed to leave it on? Also can I use a heating pad set on very low since I don't have a hot water bottle? Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: Suzanne health Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:37 PM Subject: Re: Re: Don or Suzie or anyone & quot;? & quot; A castor oil pack is placed on the skin to increase circulation and to promote elimination and healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. It is used to stimulate the liver, relieve pain, increase lymphatic circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.How it is madeCastor oil packs are made by soaking a piece of flannel in castor oil and placing it on the skin. The flannel is covered with a sheet of plastic, and then a hot water bottle is placed over the plastic to heat the pack.A castor oil pack can be placed on the following body regions: The right side of the abdomen to stimulate the liver. Castor oil packs are often recommended as part of a liver detox program. Inflamed and swollen joints, bursitis, and muscle strains. The abdomen to relieve constipation and other digestive disorders. The lower abdomen in cases of menstrual irregularities and uterine and ovarian cysts. Safety precautionsCastor oil should not be taken internally. It should not be applied to broken skin, or used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or during menstrual flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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