Castor Oil Pack to Treat Ovarian Cancer?
June 11, 2008 by Dr. Nicole Sundene
Filed under Ask Dr. Nicole, Cancer, Castor Oil Pack
Q. Can I use a castor oil pack to treat my ovarian cancer?
A. Castor oil packs should never be used to treat any cancer. Heating treatments such as castor oil packs will more likely cause cancer to spread and metastasize. To find a naturopathic physician that can help address your health needs using complementary medicine techniques, please visit our page on naturopathic medicine.
Castor Oil Pack
February 22, 2008 by Kitchen Table Medicine
Filed under Arthritis, Castor Oil Pack, Diarrhea, Fibroids, Gall Bladder Disease, Injury Care, Kitchen Sink
Castor oil packs aid in elimination and detoxification processes in the body, through some mechanism that is likely related to its anodyne and anti-inflammatory properties such as cytokine modulation.
INDICATIONS
Uterine fibroids, non-malignant ovarian cysts, headaches, liver disorders, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, intestinal disorders, gallbladder inflammation or stones, night time urinary frequency and inflamed joints
CONTRAINDICATIONS
