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100+ Castor Oil Uses

  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

Digestive + elimination support

  • Constipation relief (oral use; stimulant laxative effect)

  • Supporting bowel motility

  • Abdominal castor oil packs for sluggish digestion

  • Bloating support

  • IBS symptom support (comfort-focused, not treatment)

  • Gallbladder and bile flow support (pack use)

  • Liver support packs

Lymphatic + detox support

  • Lymphatic stimulation (especially with packs)

  • Supporting lymph drainage in neck, breasts, abdomen

  • Fluid retention support

  • Post-illness lymph stagnation support

Pain + inflammation

  • Joint pain (knees, elbows, hands)

  • Arthritis discomfort

  • Muscle soreness

  • Lower back pain

  • Neck tension

  • Menstrual cramping

  • Pelvic discomfort

  • Headache support (topical temple/neck use)

  • Nerve irritation areas

Skin health

  • Dry skin moisturizer

  • Cracked heels

  • Chapped lips

  • Dermatitis support

  • Eczema support

  • Psoriasis support

  • Minor wound care barrier

  • Scar softening

  • Stretch marks

  • Skin barrier repair

  • Insect bite soothing

  • Sun-stressed skin support

  • Age spots / uneven tone support

Facial + beauty

  • Oil cleansing

  • Makeup removal

  • Lash conditioning

  • Brow conditioning

  • Under-eye hydration

  • Fine line support

  • Gua sha / facial massage slip oil

Hair + scalp

  • Hair growth support (scalp circulation)

  • Thinning hair support

  • Dry scalp

  • Dandruff support

  • Split ends

  • Eyelash and eyebrow conditioning

  • Beard oil

Breast + chest

  • Breast tissue comfort packs

  • Cyclical breast tenderness

  • Lymphatic breast drainage support

  • Mastitis comfort support (non-infectious inflammation)

  • Chest congestion packs

Respiratory support

  • Chest packs for cough

  • Congestion support

  • Bronchial irritation comfort

  • RSV/cold symptom comfort packs

  • Histamine-related chest tightness support

Hormonal + reproductive support

  • Menstrual cycle support packs

  • Cramping

  • Pelvic circulation support

  • Fertility-focused abdominal packs (traditional use)

  • Uterine blood flow support

  • PCOS symptom support (comfort-focused)

  • Endometriosis discomfort support

  • Perimenopause symptom comfort

Nervous system + relaxation

  • Parasympathetic activation (packs promote “rest and repair”)

  • Stress relief ritual

  • Sleep routine support

  • Vagus nerve calming (abdomen/neck packs)

Musculoskeletal + mobility

  • Fascia softening

  • Tissue mobility

  • Post-injury stiffness

  • Scar tissue work

  • Tendon discomfort

  • Plantar fasciitis support

Feet

  • Dry, cracked heels

  • Reflexology work

  • Foot detox rituals (topical)

  • Nail hydration

  • Fungal-prone nail environments (barrier support)

Oral + dental traditions

  • Oil pulling blends

  • Gum line massage

  • Dry mouth support (external jaw use)

Pediatric gentle uses

  • Belly massage for constipation

  • Dry skin

  • Cradle cap

  • Chest rub base oil

  • Diaper area barrier blending oil

Pregnancy + postpartum traditions

  • Stretch mark support

  • Postpartum abdominal packs (after healing)

  • C-section scar softening (after clearance)

  • Perineal tissue massage (late pregnancy guidance dependent)

Immune + illness comfort

  • Fever comfort packs (abdomen)

  • Lymph node support

  • Sore throat external neck packs

  • Recovery support after viral illness

Eye area traditions

  • Lid hygiene blends

  • Lash line conditioning

  • Dry eye support (external orbital use only)

Household + practical

  • Leather conditioning

  • Wood conditioning

  • Rust prevention

  • Lubricating hinges/tools

  • Soap making

  • Carrier oil for essential oils

  • Natural polish ingredient

Detox + drainage rituals

  • Liver packs

  • Abdominal packs

  • Thyroid area packs

  • Breast lymph packs

  • Spine/lower back packs

 
 
 

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