Castor Oil Packs Treatments
OPNA wellness is excited to introduce Castor Oil Packs as a complement to our holistic health and acupuncture services, offering a natural remedy for those experiencing inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and general health issues. Understanding the vital link between inflammation and various bodily discomforts—ranging from toxicity and sluggish lymphatic systems to overall distress—OPNA wellness integrates Castor Oil Packs into personalized treatment plans when our diagnostic processes identify them as beneficial.
Benefits of a
Castor oil Pack
For centuries, castor oil packs have been used for:
Body, mind and soul wellness and health optimization
Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, menopause, estrogen dominance, etc.)
Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, IBS, colitis, Crohn’s disease
Insomnia and other sleep problems
Stress reduction, anxiety, depression, ADHD
Period regulation, endometriosis, TTC, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts
Cancer, tumours
Thyroid issues (hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, nodules, etc.)
Liver cleansing and detox, fatty liver
Inflammation, arthritis, joint pain
How we treat.
These packs can be applied across broad regions, extending from the pelvic to the clavicle bones, or targeted to specific areas like the thyroid, liver, or mid-section, depending on individual health objectives. For instance, applying a Castor Oil Pack over the liver area supports detoxification processes, essential for cleansing the body of accumulated toxins. Similarly, when placed on sore joints or muscles, the packs act to reduce inflammation and provide relief from conditions such as arthritis. For digestive and reproductive health, covering the entire abdomen can ease menstrual cramps, enhance reproductive well-being, improve gut health, and aid in digestion.
At OPNA, we seamlessly integrate Castor Oil Packs with our acupuncture treatments, tailoring each session to address your unique health challenges and promote overall wellness. This approach is part of our commitment to providing comprehensive, individualized care that supports the body's natural healing processes and fosters a holistic journey to health.
How does castor oil work?
Castor oil is a very unique vegetable oil, coming from the castor bean. It contains 90% ricinoleic acid, and the remainder is linoleic and oleic acid.
The ricinoleic acid has a unique fatty acid structure that is strikingly similar to that of Prostaglandin E1. In human speak, that means it is a strong anti-inflammatory agent in our body.
And if that wasn’t enough science for you, the ricinoleic acid has a low molecular weight of 298 Daltons. Why does that matter? Because any constituent must be under 500 Daltons in order to absorb through the skin’s surface, also called transdermal absorption.
For centuries, castor oil packs have been used for:
Body, mind and soul wellness and health optimization
Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, menopause, estrogen dominance, etc.)
Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, IBS, colitis, Crohn’s disease
Insomnia and other sleep problems
Stress reduction, anxiety, depression, ADHD
Period regulation, endometriosis, TTC, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts
Cancer, tumours
Thyroid issues (hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, nodules, etc.)
Liver cleansing and detox, fatty liver
Inflammation, arthritis, joint pain