FAQs

How To Use Your Pack

Frequently Asked Questions

Once you’ve opened your pack, lay your Castorvida castor oil pack, fleece side up, and add 2 – 3 tbsp of Castorvida castor oil in the middle of the pack, avoiding any seams. After each application, use less oil, 1 tbsp or less. Fold the pack in half to evenly spread the oil.

Place your Castorvida castor oil pack, oil side down on any place of your body that needs attention, avoiding contact with any clothing. Castor oil can stain.

Tie the straps around your body to keep in place.

Initially add 1/2 -1 tsp of Castorvida castor oil, to the fleece side. After each application, use less oil. Avoid getting near the seams.

Fold the pack in half to evenly spread the oil. Place the pack, oil side down onto the desired area, avoiding contact with any clothing. Tie the straps to keep the pack in place.

For best results, wear the pack for a minimum of an hour, 3-5 times per week.

Can be placed over the thyroid, on the forehead or anywhere you have aches or pains.

For best results, use your Castorvida castor oil pack for a minimum of an hour, or overnight, 3 - 5 times per week but it can be worn daily if you are detoxing or feel the need to.

If you are sleeping in your pack, make sure to wear old clothing or a towel as castor oil can stain.

Consistency is key if you want to see results.

We recommend hand washing your compress.

Handwashing Instructions:

Add 2 tbsp bicarbonate of soda to a bowl with hot water and soak overnight. Rinse and handwash using washing detergent. If needed, wash a second time.

Gently rinse and lay flat to dry.

Your Castorvida compress will naturally discolour and may change shape slightly over time.

Handwash your Castorvida compress after 10 – 15 uses or once your pack is heavy and saturated.

Machine Washing Instructions:

If machine washing your compress - hand wash to remove majority of the oil, before placing the compress in your washing machine (on its own). Wash on a cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Do not tumble dry.

Yes, you can use your Castorvida castor oil pack if you have your
period. There is a lot of conflicting information regarding using castor oil packs when you have your period. Our advice is if your flow is lighter it is absolutely fine to use your pack. However, if you have a heavier flow, using a castor oil pack during your period may increase the flow. In this case we would recommend wearing your pack in the run up to and after your period for three consecutive months. This is likely to regulate your flow, help balance your hormones and reduce any pain associated with your period.

Your Castorvida castor oil pack can be placed over your liver area
(upper right-hand side of your abdomen); abdomen, lower abdomen or
anywhere where you have aches or pains.

  • Liver detoxification
  • Hormone balancing
  • Digestive support
  • Reducing inflammation
  • For healthy skin and hair
  • Improving your immune system and circulation
  • Reducing scar tissue
  • Fertility support
  • Endometriosis support

Yes, you can but it is not essential. The heat can be lovely and soothing.

The straps should be long enough to be tied at the back and then tied together in the front. You can place your hot water bottle or heat pack between the straps and your Castorvida castor oil pack.

It is important to keep the Castorvida castor oil away from the seams and straps because castor oil can stain.

After each use, store your Castorvida castor oil pack in the black tube that it came in.

It will depend on how often you use your Castorvida Castor oil pack. It can last anything from 3 – 6 months. The better you care for it, the longer it will last.

When using castor oil for the first time, it is recommended to start slow. Do a patch test on a small area of your skin before applying larger amounts. Keep away from your eyes, children and pets.

If taken internally it may cause nausea, abdominal cramping, vomiting and diarrhoea, if taken in large amounts

If you are taking any medication or have any medical condition, it is recommended to speak with your doctor before using castor oil.

Store the oil in a cool, dark place and keep away from children.

Castor oil is an incredibly thick oil which will stain clothing. While our packs have a non-toxic waterproof backing, with prolonged use, some
oil may seep through. Our recommendation is to always wear suitable clothing and, if wearing the pack at night, to use old bedsheets or a towel to protect your bedding and/or mattress.

Yes, do not wear your pack if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Yes, international delivery is available through one of our partners, Supplement Hub.

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