Castor Oil Belly Rubs

Castor oil belly rubs are used to treat common gastrointestinal problems in children such as constipation, colic and bloating.  This technique is used to encourage intestinal peristalsis (contraction of the intestines) in order to help stimulate optimal digestive function. Please consult a medical physician for a thorough assessment of your child’s condition before using home remedies as constipation may be a sign of more serious conditions.

1. Apply a few drops of castor oil to your hands and warm it up by rubbing the oil between the hands.

2.  Starting  at the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, massage the castor oil in to the belly in a clockwise circular motion using slight pressure

3.  Massage up to the right upper quadrant, then to the left upper quadrant, down to the left lower quadrant and back to the right lower quadrant.

4. Do this for about 5 – 10mins daily