Before we dive into how to use castor oil packs for the thyroid, let’s take a quick look at the role of the lymphatic system:
The lymphatic system removes bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, cell waste, proteins, and toxins. You can think of it as the “sewage system” of the body. Hundreds of miles of lymphatic tubes allow waste to be collected from your tissues and transported for elimination. Lymphatic congestion is a major factor of inflammation and disease.
Supporting your lymphatic system can help improve blood flow, bring more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, reduce swelling, and remove toxins.
We could go way more in depth on this topic, but for the sake of this article, we’re just looking at the 30,000 feet view.
How can castor oil packs support the thyroid?
Lymphocytes are your immune system’s disease-fighting cells and are produced and stored mainly in your lymphatic tissue. This is where castor oil comes in. When castor oil is absorbed through your skin (according to Cayce and McGarey) your lymphocyte count increases. Increased lymphocytes speed up the removal of toxins from your tissues, which promotes healing.
