Category: Lymphatic System

Dr. William McGarey has reported that, when used properly, castor oil packs improve the function of the thymus gland and other areas of the immune system. More specifically, he found in two separate studies that patients using abdominal castor oil packs had significant increases in the production of lymphocytes compared to increases among those using placebo packs.

Lymphocytes are the disease-fighting cells of your immune system. They are produced and housed mainly in your lymphatic tissue. This includes the thymus gland, the spleen, the lymph nodes and the lymphatic tissue that lines the small intestine called Peyer's patches*, or more commonly, aggregated lymphatic follicles. Strangely, other than knowing it produces the body's white blood cells, most doctors are not very knowledgeable about the lymphatic system.

The lymphatic system is an amazingly complex structure. It works hand in hand with both the blood circulatory system and the digestive system.


*These lymphatic patches were discovered by Johann Conrad Peyer, a Swiss naturalist and anatomist in 1677.

Category: Properties

Drug Warning:
SENSITIVITY TO CASTOR OIL WHEN USED MEDICINALLY IS EXTREMELY RARE, ONLY ONE CASE HAVING BEEN REPORTED IN THE LITERATURE.

International Labour Office. Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety. Volumes I and II. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1971., p. 269]**PEER REVIEWED**

Category: Natural Wonders

Consider Ghassoul clay for these benefits:
- a natural therapy
- will balance the oil level of the skin
- will control breakouts at any age
- will refine skin texture and restore a glow to dull, dry skin

According to scientific studies, Ghassoul's most impressive properties in skin improvement are its capacity of absorption (drawing out oils, toxins, gently exfoliating dead dry surface skin cells) and adsorption (depositing Ghassoul's rich minerals) due to its high level of ions exchange.

In the U.S., clinical studies have been conducted by International Research Services Inc. and Structure Probe Inc. to evaluate the use of Ghassoul on skin condition.

The study results are as follows:

- Reduces dryness (79%)
- Reduces flakiness (41%)
- Improves skin clarity (68%)
- Improves skin elasticity / firmness (24%)
- Improves skin texture (106%)
- Removes surface oil and oil from inside and around blackheads,
whiteheads and breakouts ranging from mild to severe.
- Removes dead skin layers, resulting in a general smoothing of the
surface skin


In addition to the oil removal characteristics, Ghassoul smoothes and improves dry skin due to gentle exfoliation and re-mineralization.


Ghassoul might also be what the entire family is looking for. It will:

- brighten mature, dry skin
- control a teenagers breakouts and oiliness
- ease a man's ingrown hair's
- help manage the surprise of adult acne.

Category: Lymphatic System

A double-blind study, described by Harvey Grady in a report entitled Immunomodulation through Castor Oil Packs published in a recent issue of the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, examined lymphocyte values of 36 healthy subjects before and after topical castor oil application.

This study identified castor oil as an anti-toxin, and as having impact on the lymphatic system, enhancing immunological function. The study found that castor oil pack therapy of a minimal two-hour duration produced an increase in the number of T-11 cells within a 24-hour period following treatment, with a concomitant increase in the number of total lymphocytes.

This T-11 cell increase represents a general boost in the body's specific defense status, since lymphocytes actively defend the health of the body by forming antibodies against pathogens and their toxins. T-cells identify and kill viruses, fungi, bacteria, and cancer cells.