What Is A Pelvic Castor Oil Pack And Why Use It?

1. Balanced hormonal health and less stress

• Dopamine^{1, 2}, a hormone that makes you feel satisfied and helps connect your emotions with your nerve cells.
  
  
• Oxytocin^{3, 4}, often referred to as the “love and connection” hormone – it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. You naturally get it from hugs, love, touch, gentle compression or bonding with a new balance.

Why does this matter? Well, studies show a connection between higher anxiety levels and high progesterone levels⁶, and healthy levels of progesterone are key for maintaining balanced moods during your monthly menstrual cycle. 

Castor Oil Packs may also support reproductive health, as they have been shown to help with…

2. Balanced inflammation and deep sleep

But, your Pelvic Castor Oil Pack may help support inflammation balance and pain relief throughout all stages of your hormonal life.

You see, Castor Oil contains ricinoleic acid, a natural anti-inflammatory^{11, 12}. So, when you pair that with your cozy Pelvic Castor Oil Pack, it’s like a weighted blanket for all your reproductive organs so you can naturally relax and wind down for a deep sleep^{13 14}.

You see, just like how an ice pack reduces swelling and inflammation when you have an injury, your Pelvic Castor Oil Pack is your new way to balance the pain you get from inflammation, but without the cold!

You can also add an abdominal massage with a Fascia Body Roller to support flow and relaxation when your hormones are causing a raging storm inside your body.

Castor Oil Packs can also help you stop dreading your periods by providing you with…

3. Natural period pain support and a regular monthly cycle

 Did you know that Castor Oil may help by supporting the smooth muscles¹⁵ of your digestive tract and uterus?

 Why does this matter

So, how do you use your Castor Oil Pack for Pelvis & Hips?

Step One: Apply 1 tbsp of Organic Castor Oil to the soft organic cotton flannel side of your Queen of the Thrones® pack. 

Step Two: Place your pack over the pelvic region and tie it in place with the soft, stretchy, adjustable straps.

With consistent use, this self-care tool may help support hormone balance and reproductive health. 

Would you love to know how to do hormonal cycling with the moon and Castor Oil Packs?

Common questions

1. What if I’m on medications, hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills, IUDs, or supplements?

Castor Oil Packs are safely combined with any medication and supplement as there are no known contraindications or interactions with medication. They are likely safe to use with hormone replacements, TTC medicines, birth control pills, and IUDs.

2. Why can’t I just drink Castor Oil or rub it on my skin?

Taken orally, Castor Oil is a stimulant laxative that makes you have to poop. ​​Simply rubbing it on your skin and wearing a T-shirt overtop will only gives you about 50% of the benefits. You need a pack for compression to help move your body into the relaxed state where liver detox, lymphatic drainage, and colon cleansing are supported.

3. Can I use an old piece of cloth or an organic bamboo pack?

ONLY use organic cotton, wool or linen for your Castor Oil Pack! Other materials like ‘organic’ bamboo are highly processed with chemicals. Old clothing may be made with harsh dyes, bleach, and flame retardants that aren’t ideal to absorb into your body.  

4. Isn’t it messy?

By nature, Castor Oil is an oil so it will stain clothing and fabrics. This is why we created this LESS-mess pack. No, it’s not entirely messless, but it’s LESS messy than the old way.

5. Do I have to add heat?

Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil Packs are engineered to hold in your body heat naturally, so additional heat is not needed.

Know more about how to sync your Castor Oil Pack practice with the moon phases to help support hormonal health in this free infographic