How to Sleep Overnight With Castor Oil Packs

Castor oil has been used for centuries as a home remedy for ailments ranging from the common cold and inflammations to sunburns and constipation. The oil comes from the castor seed. Manufacturers use it when producing several commercial products, from soaps to massage oil. You can apply a castor oil pack onto any affected area of the body; you can keep it on this area for anywhere from one hour to a complete night's sleep.

Things You'll Need

• Unbleached cotton cloth
• Castor oil
• Plastic grocery bag
• Medical tape

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Instructions

• 1

  Soak a piece of unbleached cotton cloth with castor oil. Wring out the cloth to remove most of the oil. The size of the cloth will depend upon the surface area you wish to cover on your body.

• 2

  Place the piece of soaked cloth flat where you want it on your body. For instance, placing the cloth on the abdomen could help with constipation or liver issues.

• 3

  Cover the piece of cloth with plastic. Cut a plastic grocery bag and use it to cover the cloth.

• 4

  Attach the plastic to the skin with medical tape. This will ensure the plastic does not slip off in the night, which would cause the smell of the castor oil to spread onto your bed and sheets.

• 5

  Remove the tape and plastic the next morning. Discard the castor oil-soaked cloth.