🌿 “The Oil My Grandmother Swore By: My Personal Healing with Castor Oil Packs”

I didn’t learn this from a YouTube video or some trendy detox program.
I learned it from my grandmother, standing barefoot in the kitchen, her hands stained with herbs, her face full of quiet wisdom.

She made castor oil from scratch—painstakingly slow, patiently sacred. It was never rushed. She’d say, “Good things take time. Healing takes time.”
Back then, I didn’t get it. But now?

Now I do.

✨ Why I Started Using Castor Oil Packs Again

I’ve been through a lot. Emotionally. Physically. Spiritually.
Life—and grief—have a way of settling in the body.

I was dealing with:

Breast tenderness and inflammation
Stomach tension in my lower belly (especially around my cycle)
Nagging pain that just wouldn’t let up

Out of desperation—and curiosity—I reached back to my roots.
I remembered that smell. That thick golden oil in the glass jar.
I started using castor oil packs again.

And honestly?
It changed everything.

💧 What I Do (And How You Can Try It)

📍 Where I Apply It:

Over my breasts, especially when they feel sore, dense, or tender
Across my lower abdomen—just below the belly button, where cramps and bloating love to live rent-free

🌙 How I Apply It:

I soak a small piece of cotton or cloth in castor oil (not dripping, just damp)
Lay it gently over the area
Cover it with plastic wrap or an old t-shirt
Slip into bed and leave it overnight

You don’t need to heat it.
I know some people say to warm it up, but honestly? The body does enough on its own. The oil works. Let it do its thing.

🔥 What I Noticed (Almost Right Away)

I’m not exaggerating when I say:

My breast pain slowed… then stopped.
The tightness in my lower stomach eased—like something uncoiled inside
My digestion felt calmer, less noisy, less bloated
My sleep? Deeper. Quieter. Restful.

And more than that, I felt soothed. Cared for. Like I was nurturing parts of me I’d ignored.

💊 I Also Take It in Capsule Form (Here’s How That’s Helped Me)

I’m not a doctor—just a woman sharing what’s worked for me.
But some nights, I take 1 or 2 castor oil softgels in the evening, especially when:

My stomach is bloated
I feel sluggish or backed up
I sense inflammation rising in my body

The next day?
Let’s just say… my body moves. Naturally. Gently. No cramping, no pain.

My joints feel looser. My belly feels lighter.
Even my skin looks clearer.

👀 So Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This?

Because it’s not flashy.
It’s not expensive.
And it doesn’t come with instant, dramatic Instagram results.

But castor oil is powerful. It’s anti-inflammatory, lymph-moving, detox-supporting. It helps with:

Breast tenderness
Period pain
Bloating and sluggish digestion
Joint stiffness
Scar tissue and cysts
Even hormone balance when used consistently

⚠️ Important Reminder

Always test a small patch of skin first to make sure you’re not allergic
Don’t use it on open wounds or irritated skin
If you’re pregnant, talk to a professional first

💬 To My Sisters Out There…

If you’ve been hurting quietly…
If you’ve been told, “It’s normal” to live with breast pain, belly bloating, or monthly misery…
If you’ve been looking for something gentle, natural, and deeply healing—

Try this.

Not because it’s trendy.
But because it’s real. Ancient. And it works.

🕊️ You don’t have to be a doctor to listen to your body.
You just have to be willing to care for yourself like someone who matters.

And sis—you matter.
Deeply.

Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever used castor oil—or want to start. I’d love to walk this healing journey with you. 🩷