Castor Oil Pack Instruction Sheet

Instructions for use:

Method #1

Prepare first a soft flannel cloth which is two or three thicknesses when folded and which measures about eight inches in width and ten to twelve inches in length after it is folded. This is the size needed for abdominal application-other areas may need a different size pack, as would seem to be applicable. Pour some castor oil into a pan and soak the cloth in the oil. Then wring it out so that the cloth is wet but not drippy with the castor oil. Then apply the cloth to the area which needs treatment.

Protection should be made against soiling the bed clothing by putting a plastic sheet underneath the body. Then a plastic covering should be applied over the soaked flannel cloth. On top of that place a heating pad and turn it up to ‘medium’ to begin with-then to ‘high’ if the body tolerates it. Then perhaps it will help if you wrap a towel around the entire area. The pack should remain in place between one and one and a half hours.

Use for three days: then stop for fourth day. Repeat for five or six weeks. The pack may be left on longer than two hours with beneficial results.

Keep the flannel pack in pan for future use. It need not be discarded after one application.

Method #2

Heat castor oil in a saucepan in the bottle. Rub castor oil on area of colon that is irritated. Fill a hot water bottle with warm water. Wrap hot water bottle in a towel. Lie down and put hot water bottle on colon for one hour. Do three days in a row then skip one day.

The skin can be cleansed afterwards if desired by using water which is prepared as follows: to a quart of water, add two teaspoons baking soda. Use this to cleanse the abdomen.