Castor Oil is an old remedy for a variety of alternative self care uses. It has been used for:
Arthritis
Headaches
Menstrual cramps
Labor induction
Joint Pain
Skin Care for Hydration and Elasticity
Skin Care to improve Collagen Production
Skin Care to remove lumps and bumps
Skin Care to remove dark spots
Skin Care to remove lines
Wound Healing
Antibacterial
Anti-fungal
Anti-inflammatory
Hair and Nails Health
Laxative Constipation Remedy
Caster Oil Compresses
Liver Cleansing
Caster Oil is a thick sticky oil that comes from the Ricinus communis plant. When applied topical it is absorbed into the skin. Castor Oil has the deepest absorption depth into the soft tissue making it a popular skin care remedy.
It contains ricinoleic acid which supports its laxative influences. This element stimulates the soft contractions to push out bowel movements.
In the article on combining Caster Oil with Baking Soda I mentioned how it softens the soft tissue around joints and bones to increase the range of motion through micro-movements. This inspired my interest I was motivated further when it began to dissolve skin tags when used as a skin oil for reverse aging effects. The exploration continues however it is reducing fine lines and plumping out larger and deeper ones. .
I was introduced to Caster Oil the day I gave birth to my youngest child. It was a midwife’s strategy to induce labour. It worked. I don’t recommend it based on my experience.
However, Caster Oil is in my wellness pantry and a staple with so many uses. Recently I began to use Caster Oil and Baking Soda together as a skin exfoliant on my hands, lower arms, neck and face. During the time I combined these two ingredients and rubbed them into my skin, I noticed that they had more benefits than exfoliation. It supported reducing inflammation in the soft tissue. As a Feldenkrais Practitioner, I use my hands daily and this is an important tool to reduce any inflammation in my hands to increase the felt sense when using empathy touch with students.
Each of these ingredients alone has wellness benefits however in combination they enhance the healing properties of both of them.
Castor Oil – has a wide range of nature benefits
Joint Pain
Skin Care
Hair and Nails
Baking Soda – has health and beauty care
Balance Stomach Acids
Skin Care
Oral Health
15 uses for this pantry remedy that combines both Caster Oil and Baking Soda
Reduces itching of allergic relations by calming cooling and soothing inflamed skin
2. Reduce swelling and itch from bites
3. Removes warts, bumps, cysts and pigmentation spots
4. Anti-bacterial
5. Anti-fungal
7. Reduce infections
ā8. Clears up infections like athletes’ foot, ringworm and acne
9. Quickens healing
10. Speeds up the growth of skin for wound healing
11. Reduces inflammation
12 Relieves joint and muscle pain
13. Hydrates skin – soften the skin – youthful and vibrant appearance
14. Revitalizes the skin – plumps it out and creates elasticity
15. Reduces eye bags
Measurements of each ingredient for different uses:
Warts, infection, pigmentation and bumps: 1 part to 1 part (equal measures)
Skin hydration and calming, wound healing: 1 part Oil to 1/4 – 1/2 part soda
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Life Hack – Baking Soda, Pantry Remedy, growing up with a whiskey drinker this was the morning after drink! Now it is being used to sleep better, balance stomach ph, & more…… pantryremedies, lifehackforstomachacid @insideawareness
This video demonstrates a strategy that my father used daily to calm the acid in his stomach. At least once a day I would hear the spoon clinking in the glass and know exactly what he was doing. His only other wellness habit was tiny liver pills. I have no idea what those were and I no longer see anything resembling them. However, I was amused to notice that baking soda is in my wellness pantry. I use it for various natural pantry remedies and cleaners in my household. Some of the new ways I have begun to use Baking Soda is in my skincare. I would like to share its benefits in the post.
As a Feldenkrais Practitioner, I discovered that Baking Soda will soften the connective tissue that hardens with repetitive use and effort. Sometimes there is pain and restriction to the joint and bone movement. Baking Soda is a water softener and when bathing with Baking Soda in the water it also seems to soften the skin, facia, tissue and connective parts, like muscles and tendons, etc. This softening increases the range of motion in the joints and micro-movements of the bones. Here is more information on Baking Soda and its potential uses.
Baking Soda for health and beauty care
Balance Stomach Acids
Skin Care
Oral Health
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda. It is a versatileĀ all-purpose powder that has many uses from baking to calming heartburn, and for personal hygiene, balancing ph in mouth and stomach, skin and oral care, urinary tract infections, household cleaning agent and now it is being studied for cancer therapy. Baking Soda has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
Cancer Therapy
It is an adjunct to cancer treatment and is being studied for its effects on tumour acidosis.
Oral Care
It is common to find Baking Soda listed as an ingredient in toothpaste however it can also be used as a mouthwash. It reduces acid in the mouth and fights bacteria growth and gingivitis. In toothpaste it is used as a whitener and element to remove plague. However, it is abrasive and if used at home from the box straight without other ingredients like in toothpaste it can wear down the enamel with repeated use. It is also used for canker sores in the mouth and on the lips.
Measurements for mouthwash: 1/2 teaspoon to one glass of water
Deodorant
Sweat only smells when it meets bacteria. Mix baking soda with coconut oil or shea butter to make your deodorant. This would be a nice option as it would support the lymph node health in the armpits.
Measurements for Deodorant: 1/4 teaspoon to one teaspoon of coconut oil or shea butter. Coconut Oil also has antibacterial qualities.
Skin Care
Baking Soda is soothing for bug bites and sunburns. It reduces skin itch and with it’s antibacterial and antimicrobial properties it would support skin rashes, infections and wound healing. The best way to experience the qualities of baking soda on the skin is bathing for 20 minutes or more. It softens the skin and supports ph balance. It is enhanced with the addition of Dead Sea Salt Minerals and would make for a wonderful rejuvenating experience. Especially if some essential oils were added like Lavender for relaxation.
Measurements: 1/4 to 3/4’s of a cup of Baking Soda per full tub of warm to hot water. It combines Dead Sea Salt Minerals and use 3/4’s to 1 cup.
Combining other pantry items mentioned in this post to create your remedies could include:
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