Castor oil has a very old history. It was first used by the ancient Egyptians. Castor oil is obtained from a Castor bean.  In old ages, it was eaten as a laxative .Today, it is used as a toxic cleanser and for externally skin problems. It is found in a pale yellow color liquid. It is also used in the soaps, cosmetics items, medicines, textiles, massage oil and many daily products.The Practitioner uses the cloth to make the Castor oil pack. They soaked the cloth in the Castor oil, and massage on the skin. They are placed on different areas of a body: 

• Abdomen (On the right side for liver problem),(for constipation ), and ( other digestive problems).

• Joints, muscle strains and bursitis (inflamed and swollen).

• Lower abdomen (for menstrual problems).

There are many Castor oil packs benefits, but it should not be eaten orally and use on damaged or broken skin. Pregnant women, breast- feeding mothers should avoid it. Castor oil packs are made by placing the cloth in the tub or container; soak the cloth in the castor oil. Rub or place the castor oil pack on the affected area of skin. Then cover the skin with plastic. Put the hot water bag or bottle on the pack. Leave it for one hour. Clean the skin after removing the pack. Place the pack in the refrigerator for re-use. 

Here are some of the benefits of castor oil packs benefits:

• Castor oil packs are used for increasing the detoxification.

• It helps to stimulate the immune system.• It helps to improve blood circulation of the area where it is placed.

• It acts as a counter-irritant that excited the tissues under the pack and attracts immune enhancing cells to the area where it is placed, for example liver.

• It is very good for healing the liver and other internal organs.

• It helps in the treatment of menstrual problems like ovarian cysts, and irregular periods.

• It is good for digestive problems like constipation, gallbladder disease etc.

• It is key substance used in the many luxury cosmetics and bath products like soaps and shampoos.
Some specialist suggested that it is also useful for dogs. It is very strong healer that its original application on the dog's abdomen may well have therapeutic advantages without using a pack.