What Happens When You Put Castor Oil in Your Belly Button?

A Gentle Ritual to Support Hormones, Digestion & Daily Calm

You’ve probably seen someone roll oil into their belly button before bed. At first, it looks like a passing trend. But for many women, it becomes the first thing that makes their belly feel lighter, their mind less tense, and their body more at ease.

This is called castor oil belly button therapy. And while it’s gained attention on social media recently, it’s been part of holistic traditions for generations. Not because it’s flashy,but because it supports the systems that tend to get overlooked—your gut, liver, hormones, and sleep.

Benefits of Putting Castor Oil in the Belly Button

Just beneath the navel is a dense network of nerves, lymph, and blood vessels. This area connects to systems that influence digestion, hormone processing, and emotional regulation, like the gut, liver, reproductive organs, and vagus nerve.

When those systems get overwhelmed, you feel it.
In your belly. In your skin. In your sleep.
In the tightness that builds in your belly, the skin flare-ups, or the tension that keeps you from falling asleep.

Applying castor oil to this area may help restore gentle flow and internal rhythm. It’s often used to support:

Hormonal balance during PMS, perimenopause, or fertility prep
Digestive relief when bloating or sluggishness sets in
Lymphatic flow and the body’s natural detox pathways
Sleep support by calming the gut-brain axis and nervous system
Skin clarity linked to hormonal congestion or liver sluggishness

It helps your body move better—supporting digestion, sleep, and hormone balance right where it matters most.

What Is the Pechoti Method?

In Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine from India, wellness is guided by the idea that healing happens when the body’s systems are supported daily. The belly button is considered a central point of connection between the organs, emotions, and nervous system.

The Pechoti method refers to applying oil here to support the organs and systems connected to it.

This isn't just tradition—it’s backed by how the body is built. The belly button sits just above the gut, liver, reproductive organs, and the vagus nerve. These systems respond to touch, warmth, and steady support. That’s why so many women say this area is the first to feel tight, swollen, or reactive when their cycle or stress is off.

When you support this center, the rest often follows.

Why Castor Oil Works Here

Castor oil is different from most topical oils. It’s rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that allows it to absorb deeply into the skin and reach the tissues underneath,supporting circulation, hormone flow, and inflammatory balance.

Castor oil goes deeper than most oils, helping stimulate gentle movement in the tissues beneath the skin—especially around the gut and reproductive organs.

Women use this ritual when they’re dealing with:

Cycles that feel heavy, late, or unpredictable
Hormonal breakouts, especially around the jaw or cheeks
Restlessness or poor sleep leading into their period
That tight, bloated belly feeling that won’t go away

Over time, it becomes a steady habit—one your body begins to respond to with more ease and clarity.

Which Castor Oil Blend Belongs in Your Belly Button Ritual?

Every woman’s body speaks a little differently. That’s why we created three organic castor oil blends, each designed to support a specific need. Whether you’re carrying stress in your gut, feeling stagnant in your cycle, or simply needing a full-body reset,there’s a ritual for you.

💜 Lavender + Castor Oil

When to Reach for It: You're feeling tense, your belly feels tight, or you're wired but tired. Roll it on before bed to calm the nervous system and ease stress-bloat.

✨ Frankincense + Castor Oil

When to Reach for It: Your skin flares near your period, your belly feels backed up, or you’re feeling stuck emotionally. This blend supports hormone flow, clears congestion, and helps you feel more steady inside and out.

🌿 Golden Castor Oil

When to Reach for It: You're bloated, feeling sluggish, or want a clean reset. This simple, no-fragrance blend helps support detox and digestion—gentle enough for daily use.

Having all three helps you respond to your body’s changing needs with ease.

How to Start the Ritual

This works best as part of your evening wind-down, especially during PMS or the second half of your cycle.

Here’s how:

Roll the oil around and just inside your belly button
Massage gently in slow, clockwise circles for 1–2 minutes
Rest your hand over your belly. Breathe
(Optional) Place a warm towel or Castor Oil Liver Pack on top for deeper absorption

You can do this nightly, or a few times a week when your body needs support. Many women begin using it before their period or when bloating starts to show up.

What Women Notice

Some women feel a shift after the first use, especially with digestion. For others, it builds after a few nights.

A lighter belly. Less bloating. More regularity. Skin that feels clearer.
A body that starts to respond, without needing to be pushed.

You’ll notice small shifts—lighter digestion, clearer skin, calmer evenings—that add up over time.

Castor Oil Safety Tips: What to Know Before You Begin

Because castor oil absorbs into deeper tissue, quality and care matter. Here’s how to use it safely:

Use cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil with no additives or synthetic fragrance
Always do a patch test before full use
Avoid during pregnancy unless guided by a practitioner
Don’t apply to broken or irritated skin
Store in glass, not plastic

You’re applying this near your gut, liver, and womb. It’s worth doing it right.

Is Belly Button Therapy Right for You?

If your digestion feels sluggish, your sleep is light, or your belly is tight leading into your cycle,this is one of the simplest places to begin.

It doesn’t require a schedule. Just consistency.

Try it nightly for a week. Keep it simple, stay consistent, and let your body guide you.

If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a medical condition, check with your provider before starting any new topical ritual.

Try the Ritual: Castor Oil Glow Kit

Every woman’s experience is different—and changes daily. That’s why we created the Glow Kit: three castor oil blends that support how you feel, right when you feel it. No overthinking. Just the right support, when you need it most.