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Should I Put Castor Oil In My Belly Button
An Ayurvedic technique is getting a lot of online attention for its simplicity and
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Written on: May 7, 2025
Updated on: May 7, 2025
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Written on: May 7, 2025 | Updated on: May 7, 2025
Quick Read
- Applying castor oil to the belly button is an ancient Ayurvedic practice known as nabhi chikitsa.
- Castor oil is believed to support digestion, reduce bloating, improve sleep, and regulate the nervous system.
- The practice involves applying a few drops of cold-pressed, organic castor oil to the belly button and massaging gently.
- Research suggests castor oil has anti-inflammatory properties and abdominal massage can activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
- Navel castor-oiling can be a simple habit to try alongside other healthy lifestyle choices.
Contents
- 1. Rooted in Ayurveda
- 2. Castor oil: mechanisms of action
- 3. What it’s used for
- 4. How to apply castor oil in your belly button
- 5. What the research says
- 6. The power of touch
- 7. Final thoughts
