Castor Oil Cures for Dogs (and people)

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Castor Oil Cures

Though we mainly know it as one of Edgar Cayce's most famous remedies, castor oil has a long history of traditional medical use dating back to ancient Egypt. Derived from the castor bean, the oil was traditionally used internally as a laxative. However, now it is primarily used externally due to its potential toxicity.
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.

Castor 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; 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.

You can get a lot of information on castor oil packs, as well as other uses for castor oil by typing "castor oil therapy" in your search window & hitting go. I think you will find it very interesting. According to Edgar Casey, his source recommended this one often because it helps to get the entire body back into balance. You can also get information from Edgar Casey Research Foundation but the quickest route is to use the castor oil therapy for different sites.

http://pollynoble.com/2012/03/the-healing-power-of-castor-oil
Here’s a partial list in Cayce’s unique language of how castor oil affects the body:

• Increases eliminations
• Stimulates the liver
• Dissolves and removes adhesions
• Dissolves and removes lesions
• Relieves pain
• Releases colon impaction
• Reduces nervous system
• Stimulates the gall bladder
• Incoordinations reducing toxemia
• Reduces flatulence
• Increases lymphatic circulation
• Improves intestinal assimilation
• Balances eliminations
• Reduces inflammation
• Increases relaxation
• Dissolves lacteal duct circulation
• Reduces swelling
• Stimulates the caecum (yup, had to google that!)
• Reduces nausea
• Coordinates liver function
• Stimulates organs and glands

Phew! And that is just a partial list! Bottom line – castor oil rocks and for some unknown reason is able to being the body back into balance.  Here’s a list of the conditions it can help improve:

• Cancer
• Colitis
• Gallstones
• Hepatitis
• Hookworm
• Lymphitis
• Parkinsons
• Ringworm
• MS
• Hodgkin’s Disease
• Epilepsy
• Arthritis*
• Cerebal palsy
• Constipation
• Hernia
• Appendicitis

http://www.lovedanimals.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=262
4. Get castor oil (mix with some aloe vera oil to aid skin absorption) and apply thickly to the area of tumor. Apply this after taking a bath. Do this daily. Also apply castor oil around the neck areas of the dog. It will raise the dog's immune system. Once a month, you may apply some iodine in the tumor area also. It seems to help.


http://1minute-cure-now.blogspot.com/2012/03/castor-oil-time-revered-folk-remedy-why.html
While castor oil can be applied topically or ingested—the World Health Organization (WHO) maintains that 1 tablespoon for adults and 1 teaspoon for kids is safe to take every day.

The most common application of castor oil is as a castor pack.  Castor packs cleanse and detoxify the liver, kidneys and intestines, thereby aiding digestion and soothing abdominal discomfort.  Enhanced with phytonutrients, castor oil penetrates deep into the lymphatic system, purging the intestines of harmful toxins.  Because castor oil encourages lymphatic drainage, castor packs may help to shrink tumors and cysts when placed directly over or under the tumor.

     Castor oil boosts the immune system not only by eliminating toxins, but also by increasing immune cells, such as white blood cells, which help stave off infection.

     When placed on achy joints and muscles, castor packs reduce pain.  Castor packs are also a popular treatment for alleviating cramps during menstruation.

     Its small molecular size enables it to penetrate deeply into the skin, cleansing and unclogging pores of excess oil, bacteria and makeup.  When applied 2-3 times a day for several weeks, castor oil has also proven effective as a remedy for skin conditions such as sunspots, warts and moles.

http://www.herballegacy.com/Tumors.html
http://www.herbnet.com/ask%20the%20herbalist/asktheherbalist_downloads.htm

http://www.keephopealive.org/j2011v9n2.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?Some-Commonly-Found-Health-Problems-in-Older-Dogs&id=1798534

http://www.japanesehealingarts.com/articles/castor_oil.html

Taken internally, castor oil is a reliable laxative, especially effective as a treatment for food poisoning and intestinal parasites. But actually, it's the external application of castor oil that has the most remarkable healing properties. Present day health care practitioners regularly prescribe the external application of castor oil packs in order to:

• improve elimination
• stimulate the liver and gallbladder
• dissolve adhesions
• dissolve stones or lesions
• relieve pain
• relax the nerves
• remove toxins
• increase circulation of blood and lymph
• improve digestion
• reduce inflammation and swelling
• stimulate the endocrine system

Castor oil is used externally in three ways. First, castor oil may be applied directly to the skin for dryness, rashes, hives, fungus, infections, boils, furuncles, liver spots (age spots), warts, benign skin cancers, etc. Also for infection or fungus in the finger or toe nails. Apply castor oil directly and gently rub into the area for a minute or two. Repeat this application 2 or 3 times a day for a few weeks or up to two months in the case of stubborn warts.

Second, the application of castor oil packs can bring significant relief for any kind of trauma, sprain or degenerative joint disorder. In the case of a painful joint, apply a pack and secure it with an ace bandage. Keep the pack on the body continuously and reapply castor oil every 24 hours. For back pain, lay on a castor oil pack for 90 minutes every day for 5 days. (See instructions below.) In severe cases, you may have to repeat this course 3 times over a period of 3 weeks.

Third, castor oil packs are used for cleansing and regulating the internal organs. For disorders relating to the digestion, intestines, liver, lungs or reproductive organs a series of castor oil packs on the abdomen for 90 minutes a day can have remarkable effects.

How the castor oil pack works is not fully understood. Some practitioners attribute the healing properties to the relaxation of the muscles and the improved circulation of blood and lymph produced in the local area. In addition, it is known that certain fatty acids in the oil help to nourish the tissues and stimulate the healing a cellular level. In addition, it is my opinion that castor oil works on the level of vibrational medicine. My experience is that cold pressed castor oil resonates with living tissue on a subtle level, helping to restore the circulation of Qi or Life energy within the tissues. When the flow of Qi and blood are improved, the healing process is dramatically accelerated.

Directions for applying a castor oil pack

A castor oil pack is made from cotton flannel or disposable cotton padding which is used to absorb and hold the castor oil during application. The flannel is saturated with cold-pressed castor oil and applied directly to the area being treated. A common area to apply the castor oil pack is across the abdomen, covering the entire area from the sternum to the pubic bone. A second common area is across the low back from the sacrum to the waist. Also, it's common to use a small castor oil wrap over a sprained finger, wrist, ankle or other joints.

To make a castor oil pack, you will need the following supplies:

• Disposable under-pads or bed liners, available at most drug store. These should have a plastic liner on one side and a layer of cotton flannel on the other
• Cold pressed castor oil
• One or two old bath towels
• Electric heating pad - I recommend the kind that will automatically shut off after one hour
• Paper towels
• Plastic bag

1. Place the heating pad on the bed and turn it on to a low setting.

2. Place a full size disposable bed liner, with plastic side down, on top of the heating pad for protection.

3. Cut another section of bed liner approximately 10" X 14", if doing an abdominal pack, or 8" X 14" for the low back, or a smaller section as needed for other parts of the body. Apply the castor in the middle of the flannel side, with the plastic side against the heating pad. Apply enough castor oil to soak the flannel but not so much that it will run over the edges. Place this cut section, plastic side down, on top of the larger liner but aligned with the heating pad underneath.

4. Apply castor oil to the abdomen or low back... enough to cover the area but not dripping. Wipe your hands with paper towels that are close by.

5. When you are ready to begin, lie down on the bed and flip the castor oil pack and heating pad on to your abdominal area and relax. Or, for the low back, lie down on the pack and adjust your position so that the pack covers the area from the sacrum to the waist. The heat should be comfortable but not too hot. It's best to use the low setting to avoid a burn in case you fall asleep during the treatment.

General application time is between 1-2 hours.

After your session, wipe the area clean with paper towels. It's ok to leave a thin film of oil on your body. Or, you may take a shower.

Carefully fold the castor oil pack and liner and store in a plastic bag between uses. Be sure to keep the pack out of the sun and in a cool dark place. Castor oil packs made from disposable liners may be used 8 to 10 times.

After 3 days of using the castor oil pack take about 1 teaspoon of olive oil (NOT castor oil) by mouth. This is taken in the evening before bed.

To order castor oil and other supplies, go to www.Baar.com, or call 1-800-269-2502.

Precaution: Always consult with your health care provider prior to using a castor oil pack. DO NOT use a castor oil pack on the abdominal area or low back during pregnancy or during menstrual flow.