The idea that castor oil packs “detox the liver” is everywhere in wellness spaces yet rarely explained properly. This has led to confusion, scepticism and unrealistic expectations. To understand what castor oil packs really do, it helps to start with what liver detoxification actually is — and what it is not.
Castor Oil Packs: What They Are, How to Use Them, and Whether They Really Work
Castor oil packs have been quietly circulating in natural health circles for decades, often passed from one generation to the next as a remedy for everything from bloating to hormone imbalance. Recently, they have resurfaced on social media, with people claiming they help with liver support, fertility, digestion, inflammation, lymphatic drainage, and even anxiety.