The Miracle Oil: Secrets of Edgar Cayce's Palma Christi Revealed

Introduction

The medical community—Medicare and Medicaid, along with the powerful pharmaceutical industry—has contributed to the hypnosis of social conditioning. This effect has spread throughout our civilized world. The ancient wisdom from our ancestors on how effectively herbals healed in the past is being swept under the rug and out of our consciousness. The powerful AMA and the FDA have seen to this—along with advertising on television and in newspapers, as well as on the Internet.

Today, books have emerged enlightening those who seek information that can provide us with tools to help with our health problems. More and more information is currently available in books and on the Internet on this subject. Available, as well, are alternative physicians like the naturopathic physician (ND), alternative healing practitioners, Chinese acupuncturists/herbalists, Reiki healers, Native American men and women of wisdom, shaman from other cultures, hands-on healers, and a man who has been called The Father of Holistic Medicine, Edgar Cayce (see Appendix A).

Viewing healing arts in the twenty-first century, we encounter a melding and refinement of some of the methods and techniques of the old with those of the modern. In some hospitals, we are seeing hands-on-healing being performed, thanks largely to Delores Krieger, RN, who has taught and used this practice in her nursing work. Today, more people are taking charge of their own healing by seeking second and even third medical opinions in order to make more informed decisions. After their diagnosis, they do the necessary research to find complementary, alternative, and supplemental treatments to go along with mainstream medical treatment. More and more doctors are recommending dietary considerations in books that provide information about healing specific diseases. We are hearing more about alternative methods to fight and potentially conquer diseases.

There is now a movement by the pharmaceutical industry to patent herbs and other plants that were placed on this planet for all to use freely. This industry has realized that certain plants and herbs cannot be replicated by synthetic methods and produce the results that the living plant provides with the healing properties for our bodies.

This has put us in a situation where we have to look at alternative methods of healing as the health care dollar amounts escalate and insurance coverage dwindles.

Medicare and Medicaid have been trimmed back, pharmaceutical companies are charging outlandish prices for their drugs; therefore, we are exploring the alternatives for what they have to offer.

Definitely do seek out your medical doctor for a diagnosis as to just what you are dealing with. Then, make a sound decision on how you wish to proceed with your treatment. There is a wealth of information on all health subjects and maybe one of the simplest ways to help treat the problem comes from a plant—the Palma Christi.

In the following chapters, I will first explain how to make a castor oil pack; then, I’ll display how the oil of this plant has effectively helped countless others to eliminate a variety of their physical problems: from a pulled muscle in the back to passing gallstones with little or no pain to shrinking of tumors of various types. The list goes way beyond these mentioned. This oil has been known and used all over the planet for centuries for treating a wide variety of ailments. Of the many articles and books that have been written, perhaps the most widely known is The Oil That Heals, by William A. McGarey, M.D., who has used castor oil in conjunction with conventional medicine. In quite a number of his case studies, a castor oil pack applied to the disease or injured areas proved extremely effective.

I will explain just how simple and effective this treatment has been. I will look at the sports entertainment industry, especially contact sports, and how they may potentially benefit greatly from this oil: relieving sore muscles, for pulled and torn ligaments, for post surgeries, and much more. Every one of us could benefit from this simple-to-apply oil from the plant called the Palma Christi, the healing hand of Christ.

Some of the castor oil stories and other materials quoted here have been slightly altered by the editor for consistency, style, and clarity. The true spirit of these quotes still remains, and the editors believe that the accuracy of the information has not been affected.

Many of the italicized medical terms in the text may be found in the Glossary.

For those unfamiliar with Edgar Cayce and his psychic discourses, please see Appendix A.

1 Preparing a Castor Oil Pack

INGREDIENTS OF A CASTOR OIL PACK

Several methods for creating a castor oil pack and what materials are used will be discussed in this chapter. Starting with the types of materials necessary to assemble a simple pack, it will then be explained how, where, and why to position it on the abdomen, proper storage of your pack, and repeated usage of that pack. Then, I will explain the use of and show how to use a pack holder.

COLD PRESSED CASTOR OIL

Pictured above are different cold pressed castor oil vendors and I would stay with one of these brands unless the vendor states that it is cold pressed.

Castor oil stored in a cool dark place will last for years; I have a bottle going on three years that’s still good.

One consideration you might consider is a bottle sold with a flip up pour cap for better controlling your flow of the oil.

Today, only 1-2 percent of castor oil purchased is for health-related problems!

I have found castor oil on the shelves of many health food stores. I am certain more of the organic castor oil will soon be found on some of the health food store shelves in the higher populous areas of the country. The word organic of course demands a higher price!

MATERIAL

The recommended material is wool or cotton flannel non-bleached, which can be purchased from several different locations, such as the Baar catalog. Local health food stores carrying cold pressed castor oil, usually carry the wool flannel. Checking on the Internet will provide additional sources.

The reason for the flannel recommendation is that it provides a pure delivery system to disseminate castor oil evenly onto the body. Wool flannel has an ability to provide an electrical charge beneficial to your body. While no scientific research is available to back up this statement, there are people working with this material that feel strongly about this recommendation.

In the above photo, I am showing another flannel, Super Cotton Flannel. Since this is a bleached product, you do need to wash it first before use.

I do not recommend using any printed colored flannel material unless it is old and faded, as the oil will leach out dyes.

ASSEMBLING A PACK

First, cut the flannel to the size needed to cover the area intended for the castor oil treatment, i.e., the stomach area covering the right side approximately 12x18 inches depending on body size. Remember to cut the amount needed to allow for three to four layer thickness. We have always used three layers for the pack thickness and have always used Super Cotton Flannel after washing this material. Length—with cloth tape from center of the right armpit measure to about 1-1½". From that point measure to the left breast. Height—at the top edge of navel measure up to just under the breast.

I would start with two layers for the wool flannel for the packs. If using cotton, I use three to four layers depending on the thickness of the material. Just remember it is all about getting the oil on the abdomen.

Next, take a thirteen-gallon white trash bag without any imprinting on the side that the flannel is placed upon. Center the flannel so that there is ample plastic on all sides, about 2-3" inches extending beyond the flannel. This provides adequate protection in case too much oil has saturated the flannel and assists in not soiling the surrounding bedding or clothing.

You may substitute any clear plastic material for your bottom layer, which will in turn become your protective layer when placing the pack on the body. Do make sure you have a good, 2-3 inches of plastic around the outside of the flannel.

Final Step: Saturate the flannel with the castor oil. Run a heavy layer of oil around the outer edge about ½ inch from the very edge and then back and forth on the inside. Take one end of the plastic and fold it over to the opposite end with the flannel overlapped evenly end to end. Let this sit for five minutes and then reopen to check the oil penetration. The oil should have penetrated all the layers. If not, flip the flannel over, apply more oil, and repeat the procedure until all layers of the flannel have oil soaked evenly from end to end.

Alternative Step: If you intend to use the pack immediately, place a heating pad under the plastic and turn the heat level to medium. This will quicken penetration of the oil into the flannel.

Another method: For soaking the flannel, place it into a baking pan with castor oil already in the pan. Saturate the flannel, then wring it out and place it on plastic with heating pad underneath, turned on. After five to ten minutes on medium heat, check the flannel’s heat radiation, testing that it will not burn on your skin.

In a later section of this chapter, I will explain another method to heat the flannel and precautions about the electric heating pad.

POSITIONING THE PACK ON THE STOMACH OR BACK AREAS

A. Position on the stomach— If you are going to heat the flannel, do so before applying to your body. Pick up the castor oil pack and position it on the area you intend the oil to work on. Wrap the excess plastic around the body and cover it all with an old bath or beach towel. Either sit or lie down for one to one-and-a-half hours. If desired, a hot water bottle can provide additional heat.

B. When applying this pack for a monthly maintenance routine, which is using it for one to one-and-a-half hours, three days or nights in a row per month, position the pack favoring the right side of the body.

C. Position on the back— Place the pack on the body following the same basic directions for placing it on the stomach. You might find it helpful to have assistance doing this for the first time. Otherwise, if no one is available, lay the towel on a flat surface such as a bed or sofa. Then place the plastic with the flannel on top of the towel. Carefully, lie down on top of the pack and position the flannel to desired area. Two diaper pins within easy reach will quickly secure the towel tightly together.

My wife just picks up the plastic with the flannel on top, positions it to the appropriate area, and holding onto the plastic with one hand, either sits against the pack on a propped-up pillow with a towel over it or lies down on top of a towel.

Just before bedtime is the recommended time for applying the pack. This is only a recommendation though, as it can be used at anytime. As noted elsewhere, others have utilized the application of this oil as they have seen fit. Some use their body heat for sleeping with the pack on through the night.

STORAGE OF PACKS

Fold the castor-oiled flannel with the plastic intact in half and place it into a plastic bag, such as an appropriately sized plastic Ziploc-type storage bag. The general recommendation is to store it in the refrigerator. While this is may be necessary in warm areas of the country and definitely in the tropics, storage in a cooler location, like a cellar, a cabinet on a north-facing outside wall or any other cool area, is fine.

If stored in the refrigerator, the pack should be taken out at least an hour before you intend to use it. Or, place it on a heating pad set on medium to medium-high heat, covering it with a towel for fifteen minutes or until you consider it comfortable to use. Be creative in devising your own methods of warming the flannel besides using a heating pad.

Important:This is your pack and only for your use. This is very important especially when using it to treat any disease.

REPEAT USAGE OF THE CASTOR OIL PACKS

I have seen a myriad of recommendations, ranging from thirty to fifty applications before discarding a pack. Here again, common sense should be used! I feel your nose and eyesight are better indicators than keeping track of usage numbers.

General guidelines:

a. Date your storage bag.

b. Run your finger over the flannel to see if the pack needs more oil. If your fingertips are barely coated or the amount of oil remaining on your body after pack removal is negligible, re-saturate the castor oil pack.

c. The number of times you use a pack will depend on two factors: how soiled the flannel looks and how it smells. If the pack becomes soiled-looking after using it for routine maintenance, turn the flannel over and use a fresh side. If there is any off-odor, discard the entire pack and start with a fresh one. When using castor oil packs for a serious illness or disease, it has been reported that castor oil draws toxins out and into the flannel. Discoloration, smell, or both will be evident. Again, discard the pack and start fresh.

PACK HOLDERS

Note: This pack holder has a pouch for holding a heating pad, which is very convenient. Do remember one size does not fit all!

The above is a commercial style holder, which I have used, and the following considerations are what I feel will benefit your use:

a. Line the inside with plastic all the way under the flaps. Use a couple of layers of a thirteen-gallon white garbage bag with no black imprinting or any other clear plastic. Do make sure the plastic gets under the two (2) elongated flaps! Using the plastic will ensure longevity of the pack holder, although after time the oil will deteriorate the holder. This is not an inexpensive purchase!

b. Use three (3) layers of cotton flannel or two layers of wool flannel, cut to fit entire holder. Secure the flannel with ten to twelve (10-12) small safety pins. You will need a pin size that will go through the flap into at least the top layer of the flannel. But, the smaller the pins the better, as the pins will be against the body. Using this procedure will prevent the flannel from coming out of the pack holder.

c. Remember one size does not fit all!

HOME MADE

This pack holder is similar to the commercial one on page 6. The major difference is that it has been made using heavier material, a rubberized material used in hospitals and homes for liners on infants beds. Alternative thinner material is discussed next.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SEW YOUR PACK HOLDER

These are materials to consider for constructing castor oil pack holders with several material options. Undoubtedly other types are available.

Shown in the photo above is:

Rubber Sheeting available at many fabric stores; this is a heavier material.

Shown in the photo below are:

Grip Tight (left) which is also thinner than rubber sheeting and is 100 percent cotton with small rubber dots.

Baby Dry (right) which is a lot thinner and much more flexible than the rubber sheeting.

(Material on left side is Grip Tight—right side, Baby Dry)

d. With this pack holder, I have found that no safety pins are necessary to hold the saturated flannel in the holder. This because there is a wider two-inch flap, holding no less than three thicknesses of cotton flannel.

e. Again, I still line the pack holder with plastic due to the oil penetrating the needle holes from the sewing of the strapping material.

Material and dimensions needed: (Adjust according to body size needs.)

• Select material from options above being mindful that the Baby Dry and Grip Tight are thinner materials than the rubber sheeting. Carefully look at the materials and consider your selection accordingly. Women might prefer the latter two materials to the heavier rubber sheeting whereas a man just might like the solid feel of the rubber sheeting.

• The dimensions used for my castor oil pack holder are 15½ x 18¾ inches.

Use these guideline measurements for your body size:

Width: From center of right armpit measure 1 to 1½" and extend this measurement to left in line with left breast.

Height: From top of navel measure up right under breast, this will give you height.

Remember to add an additional four (4) inches to the width measurement for the two-inch overlap on each side for the flaps.

Strapping Material considerations:

• Two (2) lengths of 1 x 36 inch white nylon or cotton webbing, or 1" twill tape. The latter material is thinner makes a smaller, lighter-weight pack holder, which is an easy-to-wear pack for sleeping with all night.

• White non-adhesive Velcro, hook—32½ inches.

• White non-adhesive Velcro, loop—25 inches.

• Remember to adjust these measurements to your body size.

First, on the length of the material, rubberized side down, fold over two (2) inches of material on one long end. Sew each edge in a two-inch straight line as close to the edge of the fabric as possible creating a fold. Sew the other length following those directions. This creates two long two-inch pockets.

Remember rubberized material on the inside! Please Note—the rubberized sheeting material has flannel on both sides.

Second, on the reverse of sewn flaps, measure three (3) inches in from each of the two pockets (an inch beyond the folded and sewn flap). Placing your 1 x 36" white nylon/or twill strapping 12½ inches in length from one end toward the other side, sew onto pack. You will have 23½ inches extending the end of holder. Do the second length the same as the first one.

Remember to adjust these sizes to your body size—Very Important!

Third, Sew on a 12½ inches of Velcro loop right on top the strap on the pack holder, from the inside end to the edge of the pack holder.

Fourth, Using 15¼ inch length of the Velcro hook material, sew ¾ inch lapping onto the nylon strap material with the hooks downward.

This is viewing pack holder from the backside, i.e., the two-inch pockets will be facing down. When finished sewing both Velcro hook pieces, you are now ready to install the flannel.

The above methods and materials are for your consideration. In your application, your creativity will abound with methods and materials that fit you.

My personal preference is to use the castor oil pack holders. For me, it is an excellent and an easy way of getting the oil in contact with either side of the body with no hassle. My wife prefers applying her own packs and therefore does not use a pack holder.

Another method is the Disposable Flannel-like Pack sold exclusively at Baar Products.

Approximately 30 x 19 inches

For use as a castor oil pack

Flannel-like material

Plastic coated on one side

Reusable for eight to ten applications

May be used for linen protection

The above three castor oil pack creations provide you with choices and certainly all are good methods to deliver this wonderful oil.

METHODS FOR APPLYING HEAT

Today we have the modern heating pad. This can be purchased in various sizes for different applications for the body. Back before this electric heating pad development, the method of delivery was soaking a towel in hot water. Then the hot water bottle developed which still is on the pharmacy store shelves today.

The electric heating pad, 12 x 15 inches, now comes with four (4) heat settings and automatic shut off after two hours.

Alternative heating methods:

1. Hot Water Bottle.

2. Flannel placed in pan, then placed in oven, heating till warm or as hot as the body can stand.

Recommended in Cayce’s day but I feel you do not have good control of the heat and it is messy; therefore I do not recommend this method. While people still use this method today, it is your choice.

3. Heat Lamp.

4. Medi-Temp Hot/Cold Wraps— can be microwave heated.

5. Hot and Cold Gel Pack— can be microwave heated.

6. Microwave heating— I do not recommend this method due to the possibility that the microwaves might change the molecules of the castor oil.

I also do not recommend using heating pads with the castor oil packs anymore. Cayce recommended them in his day; the construction was different then. In the thirties, their construction used to be resistance materials, compared to modern heating pads that are made with thermistors: A transistor device and it generates a magnetic field that is detrimental to the human nervous system. Therefore, if you were using a castor oil pack to stimulate the nervous system and apply the heating pad with the electromagnetic field that is detrimental to the nervous system, it would seem to me counter productive.

I tell people if you want to use the heating pad, place the castor oil pack on the heating pad and warm it up as hot as you can take, put the pack on your body and use a heat lamp or hot water bottle for additional heat source. Do Not Use a Heating Pad! Heating pads and electric blankets are bad for us.¹

I have sent a letter to Sunbeam Corporation asking them for any research to collaborate. As of this publication no answer!

Dunlap has responded with a verbal confirmation that there is no electromagnetic radiation given off by their products and minimal electrical radiation delivered to the body. I have not gotten that delivered to me in writing.

GENERAL USUAGE CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPLYING CASTOR OIL PACKS

Stomach area—place just above the bellybutton and position the pack favoring the right side covering the liver area. This application style is used when doing a monthly maintenance for one to one-and-a-half hours, three (3) evenings in succession. After the third evening, take up to two (2) tablespoons (as much as you can handle) of extra virgin cold expeller pressed olive oil.

What amounts of olive oil would be appropriate, as the amounts vary from one teaspoon to two tablespoons?

What I generally recommend to people is to start with a one-half teaspoon and then build up to a teaspoon. The liver will dump because the olive oil is carried through the hepatic artery into the liver in two places, therefore it will cause the liver to dump into the small intestine. At that point, if there is a lot of crud and acid coming out of the liver, it can actually impact the small intestine. Therefore, it is good to start on a moderate level.²

Then one needs to build up to taking one to two tablespoons of cold pressed olive oil. You might try sipping it slowly or taking it in intervals over a half hour.

Myself, I prefer just taking it!

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