This might sound weird at first… but putting castor oil in your belly button has become one of my favorite healing rituals — and yes, it actually does something.
If you’re into wellness, glow-ups, or detox routines, this is a small habit that can make a big difference.
🧠 Wait — Why the Belly Button?
Your belly button (navel) is connected to over 70,000 veins and nerves, according to Ayurvedic and traditional medicine. It’s seen as a central energy point — a portal that connects to your organs, nervous system, and even emotional memory.
Applying certain oils to the navel is believed to help with:
- Digestion
- Hormonal balance
- Sleep
- Skin issues
- PMS
- Bloating and inflammation
It’s a gentle but powerful healing point, especially for women.
✨ Why Castor Oil?
Castor oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and deeply penetrating. It’s known to:
- Stimulate the lymphatic system
- Detox the liver
- Improve digestion
- Relieve constipation and bloating
- Support hormone regulation
So putting it directly into the belly button? You’re applying it exactly where your gut, womb, and liver connect energetically.
💫 What I Notice When I Use It
I do this 2–4 nights a week, especially during my:
- Luteal phase (before my period)
- Detox days
- Self-care nights
Here’s what I personally experience:
🌙 Better Sleep
Every time I do this before bed, I fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more rested.
💨 Less Bloating
It noticeably softens my stomach — especially if I feel tight, constipated, or inflamed. I’ll often wake up flatter.
🩸 Easier Periods
When I use castor oil on my belly button (and lower stomach), my cramps are way less intense. I also pair this with hot water bottles.
💅 Glowy Skin + Softer Lips
Yes — this one surprised me. My skin looks better when I’m consistent. Castor oil supports liver detox, and when your liver is happy, your skin glows.
🧴 How I Do It (Step-by-Step)
What I use:
- Cold-pressed organic castor oil
- Sometimes I add a drop of lavender or peppermint oil for extra benefits
- A small cotton ball
- Cute healing plasters or just tissue to cover it overnight
How:
- Put a few drops of castor oil directly into your belly button
- Let it soak in OR cover it with a small cotton ball or tissue
- Lay down, relax, and let the oil work overnight
💡 Pro tip: I use cute flower plasters to seal it when I sleep — it keeps the oil from leaking and feels like a mini ritual.
🔁 Do You Have to Do It Every Night?
No — I don’t.
I do it intuitively: when I feel off, puffy, tired, or tense.
You can start with 2–3 times a week and feel the difference.
⚠️ A Few Notes:
- Always patch-test castor oil before using (some people are sensitive)
- Don’t use it during pregnancy unless approved by a doctor
- If it feels sticky or heavy, try mixing it with coconut or almond oil
✨ Final Thoughts: Belly Button Oiling = Soft Girl Detox
This habit is gentle. Feminine. Healing.
It’s not loud or intense — but it’s effective.
If you’re on a wellness journey, balancing hormones, or just trying to take better care of your body… add this to your routine. It’s part of why I feel grounded, glowy, and clean on the inside — even during stressful weeks.
Try it. You’ll feel the difference.
xoxo
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