CASTOR OIL: Effective Treatment For Back Pain

When it comes to treating low back pain, we usually rely on pain relief drugs. However, pain relief drugs work for a short time and can cause gastric discomfort when taken for a prolonged period. Traditional treatments for back pain are usually more effective and safer than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Among the various traditional pain relief options, castor oil for back pain is one of the oldest treatments that provide fast relief from debilitating low back pain. Unfortunately, most of us know castor oil as a laxative and ignore this inexpensive remedy that works wonders for the aching back.

You Can Use Castor Oil In The Following Ways

1. Castor Oil Pack In European folk medicine, a castor oil pack is applied to the painful area to reduce pain. For the treatment, you will need good quality hexane-free castor oil, cotton flannel, a plastic wrap, a bath towel, and a heating pad or a hot water bottle. Castor oil stains cloth, so use old clothes and towels.
   
   How To Do: Fold the cotton flannel to make it three layers thick. The folded flannel should be large enough to cover your lower back. Soak the flannel in castor oil for back pain. Lie down on your stomach. Place the flannel on the aching back. Cover it with a plastic sheet and put a hot water bottle on top of it. Cover the bottle with a towel to trap the heat inside. Leave the castor oil pack on your back for 30 to 60 minutes. Repeat the process once a day for up to 5 days.
2. Massage With Castor Oil To treat low back pain, you can apply lukewarm castor oil for back pain directly to the painful area. Take a small amount of castor oil and gently massage the aching back with the oil. Leave it on overnight for the best result.
3. Consume Castor Oil According to Ayurveda, muscle and joint aches are signs of excess toxins accumulating in the body. To eliminate the toxins, Ayurveda physicians recommend consuming a small amount of castor oil for back pain daily for a few weeks. However, castor oil should not be taken for a prolonged period as long-term use worsens inflammatory colon diseases.

How To Take Castor Oil

Take a teaspoon of castor oil for back pain with a cup of warm milk before going to bed. In case of severe pain, take castor oil with ginger tea. Prepare a cup of ginger tea by boiling a one-inch piece of ginger in a cup of water for a few minutes. Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of castor oil for back pain with the ginger tea. Drink the tea before going to bed.

FAQ

Q1. Can castor oil be used for back pain?

Yes, castor oil can be used to relieve back pain through topical application, massage, or as a castor oil pack.

Q2. How do you apply castor oil to your back?

Apply lukewarm castor oil directly to the painful area and gently massage, or use a castor oil pack for deeper relief.

Q3. How do you use castor oil for pain?

Use castor oil by massaging it onto the affected area or applying a castor oil pack to reduce pain and inflammation.

Q4. Who should not use castor oil?

Pregnant women, people with intestinal blockages, or those with inflammatory bowel conditions should avoid using castor oil.

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