Dry Brushing & Castor Oil Packs:
Your Natural Detox Duo for Lymphatic & Liver Support
Boost Circulation, Support Detoxification, and Feel Lighter—Naturally.
Your body is constantly working to keep itself in balance — eliminating toxins, filtering waste, and managing inflammation. But in today’s world, with so many environmental stressors and modern habits, our natural detox systems often need a little extra support.
At Native Healing and Wellness in Tyler, TX, we often recommend dry brushing and castor oil packs as two simple, affordable, and powerful ways to help your lymphatic system and liver function more effectively.
Let’s dive into how these two practices work, why they’re beneficial, and how to incorporate them into your self-care routine.
🌿 Why Your Lymphatic System & Liver Matter
Before we explore the methods, it helps to understand the why.
🧬 Your lymphatic system is like the body's drainage network — it moves fluids, filters waste, and supports immune function. But unlike your circulatory system, it doesn’t have a pump. It relies on movement, breath, and manual stimulation to work efficiently.
💛 Your liver is your main detox organ — responsible for filtering blood, breaking down toxins, hormones, and drugs, and supporting digestion and energy production. When your liver is overburdened, you may feel sluggish, bloated, irritable, or fatigued.
Supporting both systems can help you feel clearer, lighter, and more energized.
DRY BRUSHING
Stimulate Lymph Flow & Exfoliate Naturally
Dry brushing is a simple technique using a natural bristle brush to gently exfoliate the skin and stimulate your lymphatic system.
✅ Benefits of Dry Brushing:
Stimulates lymphatic drainage
Exfoliates dead skin cells
Increases circulation and blood flow
Supports cell renewal and detox
Helps reduce the appearance of cellulite over time
Boosts energy by improving circulation
🧴 How to Dry Brush (Properly)
Use a natural bristle brush with a long handle if needed for hard-to-reach areas.
Always brush toward your heart — this follows the natural direction of lymph flow.
Begin at your feet, working upward in long, sweeping strokes.
Use gentle, yet firm pressure — never so hard that it causes irritation.
Avoid brushing broken or sensitive skin.
Follow your dry brushing session with a shower or sauna to help rinse away released toxins.
🕒 Best time to dry brush:
Before your shower or infrared sauna
In the morning to boost circulation and wake up your system
🗓️ Frequency:
3–5 times per week for optimal results
CASTOR OIL PACKS
Support Liver Detox & Reduce Inflammation
A castor oil pack is a cloth soaked in organic castor oil and placed on the skin — typically over the liver area (right side under the rib cage). This ancient remedy is known for reducing inflammation, stimulating lymphatic flow, and supporting liver and digestive health.
✅ Benefits of Castor Oil Packs:
Enhances liver detoxification
Supports bowel regularity
Reduces bloating and water retention
Calms the nervous system
Helps with hormonal balance
Supports lymphatic flow and drainage
🧴 How to Do a Castor Oil Pack (Step-by-Step)
What You’ll Need:
High-quality, cold-pressed organic castor oil
A piece of flannel or cotton cloth
Plastic wrap or a towel
A hot water bottle or heating pad
Old clothes or towel (castor oil stains)
Instructions:
Soak the cloth in castor oil until fully saturated (but not dripping).
Place it over your right upper abdomen, directly over the liver area.
Cover with plastic wrap or an old towel.
Apply heat (heating pad or hot water bottle) for 30–60 minutes.
After use, store the cloth in a sealed container in the fridge. Reuse up to 20–30 times.
Clean the area with a gentle cloth or baking soda solution to remove residue.
🕒 Best time to use:
In the evening, before bed
When you're relaxing — ideally while lying down or during quiet time
🗓️ Frequency:
2–4 times per week for general wellness
Daily during detox or hormone-balancing protocols
How They Work Together
Dry brushing and castor oil packs make an excellent one-two punch for natural detox:
Dry brushing gets your lymphatic system moving, opening up detox pathways.
Castor oil packs then deepen the detox process, supporting liver function and drainage.
Together, they help your body eliminate waste more efficiently, reduce inflammation, and restore balance.
Pro Tip: Stack These with Native Modalities
At Native Healing and Wellness in Tyler, TX, many of our guests combine dry brushing and castor oil packs at home with in-studio modalities like:
Infrared Sauna — Sweat out toxins and boost circulation
Red Light Therapy — Support cellular regeneration and reduce inflammation
Compression Therapy — Help pump lymphatic fluid through the body
Grounding PEMF Therapy — Calm the nervous system and support detox pathways
Massage Therapy — Move stagnant lymph and increase elimination
This holistic approach supports your body on every level — from skin to cells, and beyond.
Ready to Support Your Body’s Natural Detox?
With just a few tools and a little time, you can activate your body’s natural detox systems and feel the difference in energy, clarity, and digestion.
📍 Visit us at Native Healing and Wellness in Tyler, TX
🛁 Learn how to integrate dry brushing, castor oil packs, and in-house therapies for next-level wellness.
💫 You don’t need a complicated cleanse — just a few intentional rituals and the right support.
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