Castor Oil Compress

Question 1

A castor oil compress is exceptionally ___________, and should be used in self-care.

Answer 1

HEALING

physiological effect

Question 2

Name some physiological effects of castor oil?

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Answer 2

INCREASES LOCAL CIRCULATION
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REGULATES LOCAL METABOLISM
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IMPROVES ELIMINATION IN GI
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IMPROVES ORGAN FUNCTION
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IMPROVES LYMPHATIC FLOW
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ENHANCES DETOX
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STRENGTHENS IMMUNITY

Question 3

Name the 2 main indications for castor oil compress?

Answer 3

CHRONIC MUSCLE/TENDON/LIG CONDITION OR INJURY
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SCAR TISSUE
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(Insomnia applied over abdomen… interesting)

Question 4

How would you apply castor oil for it to be effective for varicose veins?

Answer 4

OVERNIGHT

Question 5

Paraffin wax may be used with castor oil when treating significant _____________ in an area.

Answer 5

ADHESIONS

Question 6

Why should you always use top quality, cold-pressed castor oil?

Answer 6

COMMERCIALLY AVAIL CONTAINS CARCINOGEN,

HEXANE

Question 7

How long should castor oil treatments be assigned for, to get results?

Answer 7

3 - 4 WEEKS TO SLOWLY CHANGE AND IMPROVE LOCAL CIRCULATION.

Question 8

How long should castor oil be left on when using a heat source?

Answer 8

1, TO 1 and a 1/2 HOURS