This is a review of the Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Pack; including Organic Castor Oil and Organic Cotton Pack for the Liver. The reviewer did receive a complimentary product for testing but was not paid for her opinion. As with any medical treatment it is always advisable to discuss any changes in your treatment plan with your health care professionals. This review is one person’s experience of using this product and is not meant to diagnose or prescribe.
Reviewer:
SP is a woman in her 40s with uterine fibroids and lymphedema who volunteered to test the Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Pack to evaluate a benefit for either of her conditions. Uterine fibroids are benign growths that vary in size and can grow inside or beside the uterus. They are can be quite debilitating as they may cause pain, heavy menstrual flow, anemia, bleeding between periods, infertility, restricted movement, bloating and affect a woman’s quality of life. SP was managing several of these symptoms with little relief.
Lymphedema is a swelling condition in which the body accumulates lymphatic fluid, resulting in noticeable swelling, heaviness of the affected area, pain, numbness or tingling. It is a chronic condition with no known cure, but does have several strategies to be able to manage it, including lymphedema diet.
First Impressions?
I loved that this was organic castor oil, for me, that means, fewer worries about reacting and accumulating toxins while using this product. The flannel that goes over your liver or body area is also made from organic cotton. When I wrapped it around my body, it felt like a hug – especially since I combined it with a gentle hot pack initially. This warm flannel with oil felt like a combination of a spa treatment and an extended gentle massage.
I found there was much less mess with the wrap design so no worries about getting oil on my linens, and I didn’t have to cut it to size. I prefer this to having to cover with saran or plastic wrap as it’s breathable. Most of the time I was able to fall asleep easily with the pack on. I am in a larger body so this size is not quite big enough to cover where I would like it to penetrate. The solution for me was to alternate where I placed it. For example, one night I wrapped the left side of my body, the next night on the right side. Maybe they will come out with a “liver plus” in future that is a larger size.
How Did It Feel?
The castor oil itself is a lovely luxurious oil, and it felt soft on my skin. It really feels moisturizing and feels like it is able to penetrate the deeper layers to help with healing and detoxing. It was not as sticky or syrupy as other castor oils I have tried. The Queen of the Thrones castor oil felt like a thicker oil but not sticky. There is little to no scent also which was wonderful for me.
Depending where you store your pack (the flannel wrap), for example if you store it in a glass container in the fridge, you may wish to let this warm up before you put it on your body. I would often put the wrap on a heating pad to gently warm it up first, then put it on my body. This seemed to work well and it felt comforting to apply. The little strings were not noticeable wrapped around my waist, and I found wearing a looser fitting bottom or pants was needed to feel unrestricted in the lower abdominal area. I did not try lying on my stomach with this on, but it was comfortable lying on my side or back.
I would reapply a bit of oil every few days to the pack. I washed it every 10-14 days and it lasted a long time so I didn’t need to saturate the pack.
What Did You Like About it?
It was nice to just tie it on and forget about it. I found the Queen of the Thrones castor oil pack much less messy and more comfortable than doing a “DIY castor oil” pack, which I’ve done in the past by cutting up an old flannel shirt and making my own wrap. The quality of the oil is also excellent and great for sensitive skin.
I did wash the pack in a small linen bag on gentle and found it held up well. I do recommend putting it in a laundry bag as otherwise the ties will get twisted in your washing machine. I am not sure if it’s just the castor oil pack itself – or the ritual and reminder to take time to focus on breathing health and love into my body, I really enjoyed lying down to relax and tune into the sensation of the oil and wrap against my skin.
I also love that this treatment is gentle and non-invasive. I like that I was able to get some relief without surgery, medication or other procedures, and is relatively inexpensive as the bottle of oil lasts a really long time!!
What Didn’t You Like About it?
Sometimes the time commitment to stick with the schedule to get the benefits felt overwhelming for me. Initially, I was trying to do a treatment more often, which for me was every other day for two weeks. I found the solution to the time commitment issue was to use the pack overnight while I was sleeping rather than intentionally during the evening. That way when I woke up, my skin would have absorbed the oil and it was less messy. If you are using it for a shorter period or not overnight, I highly recommend wearing an old t-shirt and bottoms as you may get oil on your clothes and it’s not worth the risk of getting oil on your favourite outfit!
I don’t have anything negative to say about the castor oil itself, I just wish I had an extra hour a day to commit wearing the castor oil pack more regularly. Also, again if you are plus size it may be good to alternate the spots where you place this. Another issue you may encounter is that and not all Western based medical practitioners will be supportive of this treatment, so you may experience some push-back from your health care provider.
What Should Others Be Aware of When Using Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Pack?
I would say to start with a less intensive pack and for a shorter duration until you see how you respond. Some people may notice their bowels move more frequently or that you are more tired. Some believe that castor oil results in a detoxifying effect, which can bring about it’s own set of symptoms…it really depends on you and monitoring how you feel. Maybe try for only 20 minutes the first time. Oh…and I didn’t use a heating pad for the entire time that I wore the pack, maybe just the first 5-10 minutes.
I also suggest a meditation or an intentional focus on lightness and healing while you have the castor oil pack wrapped on your body. Don’t use this time to replay your worries or negative thoughts about the day…I like the following meditation:
When I put the pack on, I intentionally bring up feelings of harmony and balance. I visualize the castor oil seeping in the fibroids, (or other problem areas) and starting to shrink them.
How Did Your Lymphedema Respond?
Honestly I can not comment on this yet…stay tuned…I feel my system is a big stubborn and sluggish so I’m still taking baby steps with this. I will say though I found wearing the castor oil pack to be a great stress reducer, and when my stress is lower, I am in better control of my lymphedema. In that way, I can say that it was helpful, indirectly. I will pay attention to my lymphedema and update my review if I have more to add on this topic.
Final Word on the Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Pack?
I would highly recommend the Queen of the Thrones castor oil pack for anyone overwhelmed with their healthcare routine as it’s so easy to follow! Put a small amount of oil on the flannel wrap, tie it around your waist, and then be prepared to lie down and relax to enjoy the properties and healing a minimum of about 30 minutes or overnight.
Additional Resources
If you would like to listen to some short guided meditations to help move your lymph, check out these guided visualizations.
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