Castor oil and lymph nodes...?!


Question: I read in a few places that for swollen lymph glands massaging castor oil on the affected area can be very effective. Has anyone done this before? I saw the idea of castor oil packs as well as just massaging the oil into the skin, but I'd really like to just massage it in.

Has anyone had good experiences with this, or know someone it's worked for? I've already been to the ear, nose & throat doctor and he feels they're just swollen glands and nothing to worry about. But for my own sanity I'd really like to find a natural way to reduce them.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!


Answers: I read in a few places that for swollen lymph glands massaging castor oil on the affected area can be very effective. Has anyone done this before? I saw the idea of castor oil packs as well as just massaging the oil into the skin, but I'd really like to just massage it in.

Has anyone had good experiences with this, or know someone it's worked for? I've already been to the ear, nose & throat doctor and he feels they're just swollen glands and nothing to worry about. But for my own sanity I'd really like to find a natural way to reduce them.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

massage is good, I don't think the oil matters, warm compresses, not hot...and if you would consider taking mucinex, it thins secretions and that might help the glands push the garbage out of them easier. I f you are still fighting off an illness,then they are still working really hard to clean out all the dead germs and stuff, so it may take a while. also, staying hydrated. good luck

Hi there, Castor packs are good for activating the lymph nodes I don't know of anyone that has massaged it in. Also simply taking hot and cold showers and jumping on a trampoline will do it. Good luck!!!





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