Castor Oil Packs; a super cleanse for your body

If you haven’t discovered the incredible benefits of using Castor Oil Packs, we invite you to jump on the bandwagon. This remedy, having been around for centuries, has gained enormous recognition in these last few years and for good reason. Castor oil packs have been used as a natural remedy to promote healing, improve circulation and reduce inflammation for thousands of years. The benefits are many, and the risks are few, making Castor Oil Packs a frequent ritual around here. 

Castor oil is packed with fatty acids, including ricinoleic acid, which is believed to be responsible for many of the oil's therapeutic properties, including its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Its unique molecular weight allows the oil to penetrate deep into the tissues to activate lymph, increase circulation and reduce inflammation. Castor Oil Packs are basically a super cleanse for your body, as they support and encourage your body’s natural ability to detox and heal itself.

Castor Oil Packs are versatile and can be used on any area in your body needing a little extra detoxification. Queen of Thrones has designed three different packs uniquely to make your experience easy, clean and comfortable. Below, we break down the three different designs we carry in the shop. 

For your Liver:

The liver plays a central role in detoxification by filtering and eliminating toxins from the body. Applying a castor oil pack over the liver promotes circulation in the liver and surrounding organs, decreases inflammation and helps balance hormones. (Goodbye, hot flashes.) Supporting the liver with a castor oil pack is one of the easiest and most effective ways to aid in our overall detoxification process and get the elimination process kick started, which also makes it a perfect tool for constipation or backed up bowels. 

For your Breasts:

Breast cancer, cysts and fibroids on breast tissue and hormone imbalances are common amongst women of all ages. While genetics and age-related changes play a role in these health issues, stress and inflammation can also impact breast health significantly.

In a very basic sense, stress triggers inflammation. Inflammation then results in disruption of hormones putting breast tissue at increased risk. Lymphatic flow is one of the primary activities going on within our breast tissue. When stress and inflammation are put on these areas of the body, lymphatic flow slows resulting in blockages. By implementing the use of a castor oil pack over your breasts, you are supporting your body’s natural detox process, reducing stress on your body and ultimately hormonal balance. 

For your Thyroid:

Your thyroid is located in your neck, where one third of lymph is located. Castor oil packs placed on your thyroid have also been shown to help with swelling around the thyroid, reducing thyroid nodules and cysts. 

Like your liver and other organs, your thyroid operates at its full potential only when you are relaxed and the rest of your body is balanced. So, when you wear your castor oil pack you’re not just supporting your thyroid, you’re supporting other systems and organs as well, because as we know…every system in your body is connected.

Maybe one of the best parts of using a castor oil pack is it is a passive ritual. Put your pack on and enjoy some relaxation with your feet up. Or, thanks the design of the Queen of Thrones packs, you can tie it on and go about your day - while the magic of the castor oil does its thing. No matter how you use your pack, we’re confident you will love the benefits as much as we do!