Plastic Sheet
Electrical Heating Pad
Towel
- Soak the wool flannel in castor oil, until thoroughly saturated, but not dripping with oil.
- Apply the four layers of wool flannel to the area of the body that needs treatment.
- Cover the flannel with a plastic sheet, or large plastic bag.
- Place the heating pad on top of the plastic sheet and keep the heat on low at first, gradually turning it up to medium.
- Do not have the heat so high that it will burn the skin.
- Finally wrap a bath towel over the treated area to keep the heat in.