THE CASTOR OIL PACK

To three thicknesses of wool flannel (cotton flannel is okay if wool is unavailable) pour on castor oil until saturated but not dripping.
The 12 x 18 inch fabric should be about the same size as your heating pad but the heating pad should not touch the skin. This pad can be used many times and between uses should be stored in the refrigerator. Dr. Gladys McGarey advises a pad be kept for each person. When traveling they brought just one for the family.

Place on the right side of the body, a little above the sternum (breastbone) to about 4 inches below the navel, covering the right side as much as you can. Before retiring, spread out a large garbage-bag-size plastic on the bed so the castor oil won’t leak onto the bedding. Fold a towel (used only for the castor oil pack) because the oil is almost impossible to wash out completely. Remove the cloth cover from the heating pad and then place the heating pad on top of the towel. It is good to warm the heating pad at lowest oven setting (after turning the oven heat off first). Lie down on your back on the plastic bag. Keep the pack on for l to l-l/2 hours, warm and cozy but unplug it before you fall asleep.

For cleaning up have a paper towel handy to wipe oil off the skin when you get up. Be careful not to get any on the bed. Place two teaspoons of baking soda in warm water, and use paper towels or a sponge with the soda solution to clean off the castor oil. You may want to shower with soap after that. Use the pack 3 days, then take a break for 4 days, and repeat.

The active ingredient in castor oil, Ricinoleic Acid converts to prostaglandin, a powerful hormone-like substance that stimulates lymph and T-cell production, increasing the body’s ability to repair itself. Further information on the many uses of castor oil can be found at 1-800-333-4499 or 1-866-322-8209.