castor oil packs

Therapeutic soaked cloths

Castor oil packs are cloths soaked in castor oil and applied to the skin, typically over the abdomen, as an alternative medicine treatment.

Proponents claim they reduce inflammation, improve circulation, or support liver function, though scientific evidence for these benefits is limited.

The cloth is usually covered with plastic and a heating pad: She applied a castor oil pack to her stomach for cramps.

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organic cotton · abdomen · warmth · healing · inflammation · remedy · home remedy · poultice · soak · heating pad · toxins · belly · wrap · digestion · holistic · alternative medicine · old wives · lymphatic

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