Why Breast Health Matters Now
October brings breast health into focus. For many women, it raises more than awareness — it brings real questions:
• Why do my breasts feel tender before my cycle?
• Why do cysts or lumps appear out of nowhere?
• What does this say about my hormones?
Our founder, Steph Coulson, once stood in that same uncertainty. After her second child, she faced a benign breast cyst that surgery couldn’t keep from returning. Rather than stay trapped in fear, she turned to natural practices that supported her body’s wisdom - including organic castor oil massage
What she discovered became a turning point not just for her, but for the mission of Holistic Goddess: to give women practical, hormone-safe tools to feel steady in their bodies.
✨ Discover how castor oil rituals can support your breast health — shop the Organic Frankincense + Castor Oil Roller →
Breasts as Barometers of Hormone Health
Your breasts aren’t just tissue — they’re one of the most responsive parts of your body to hormonal shifts. Estrogen and progesterone rise and fall each month, which is why many women notice changes in tenderness, fullness, or even the sudden appearance of cysts right before their period.
Think of breasts as hormone barometers: when the pressure inside your system builds — from stress, sluggish detox, or shifting cycles — they often show it first.
Why discomfort happens:
• Estrogen dominance: Too much estrogen without enough progesterone balance can trigger breast swelling or cyst formation.
• Sluggish detox pathways: If the liver or lymph aren’t clearing efficiently, estrogen can recirculate, fueling tenderness and lumps.
• Stress hormones: Cortisol spikes can amplify sensitivity, making monthly changes feel sharper than they should.
Steph’s Turning Point
When Steph’s cyst grew back after surgery, she didn’t want to face the fear and recovery again. She began exploring gentle, natural practices — from herbs to acupuncture — but it was organic castor oil therapy that stood out.
At first, it was just a simple practice: applying Frankincense + Castor Oil with a soft cloth a few evenings a week. But it became more than that. She turned it into a ritual — not only to find physical relief, but to give herself a quiet space to connect with her breasts. For Steph, this was a way of listening to the emotions and tension stored there, rather than ignoring or fearing them.
Within weeks, she noticed something shift:
• The area that once felt hard began to soften
• Tenderness before her cycle eased
• Instead of bracing for discomfort, she felt calmer moving into each month
Her doctor later confirmed the lump was no longer detectable. But what stayed with her wasn’t just relief — it was the sense of trust she rebuilt with her body.
✨ Steph’s go-to ritual: Frankincense + Castor Oil Roller, paired with a few minutes of stillness or journaling.
The Science Behind the Ritual
Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid shown to support circulation and local comfort (Vieira, 2000). When absorbed through the skin, it encourages lymphatic flow — helping to move fluid and reduce the feeling of heaviness.
• Circulation → Supports healthy blood flow to the area.
• Lymphatic flow → Think of it as opening a “detour” for fluid that gets stuck.
• Scar support → Frankincense has been studied for its role in calming inflammation and softening tissue (Ammon, 2016).
Together, this makes castor oil breast rituals a natural ally for comfort and balance.
Creating Your Own Breast Health Ritual
Here’s how to begin your own practice, inspired by Steph’s story:
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Choose your oil → Golden Castor Oil for daily support, or Frankincense + Castor Oil Roller for added skin and scar care.
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Apply gently → Massage a thin layer over the breast and underarm area.
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Add a cloth pack → Lay a soft cotton pack over the area to keep the oil in place.
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Take 30–45 minutes → Rest, journal, or simply breathe deeply.
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Repeat consistently → 3–4 times per week, or more often around your cycle when tenderness peaks.
This isn’t just about comfort — it’s a reminder to stay connected to your body. For many women, a castor oil breast pack becomes both physical support and a mindful practice.
✨ Begin your own ritual of listening — shop the Frankincense + Castor Oil Roller →
Why Castor Oil?
Cold-pressed castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid known for supporting circulation, reducing local discomfort, and aiding the body’s natural inflammatory response¹².
When used on the breasts, castor oil can:
• Encourage lymphatic flow — helping tissue feel less congested.
• Ease tenderness during hormonal shifts.
• Support skin texture and scar appearance (especially when paired with frankincense oil³).
Steph often combines her roller practice with Wellena’s Happy Sisters Cream, which brings additional support for estrogen balance. Together, these rituals help her maintain comfort through each cycle.
References
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Vieira, C., Evangelista, S., Cirillo, R., Lippi, A., Maggi, C. A., & Manzini, S. (2000). Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation. Mediators of Inflammation, 9(5), 223–228. PMID: 11033309
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Panda, S., et al. (2011). Effect of topical application of castor oil pack on constipation in the elderly. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 37(7), 13–20. PMID: 21717993
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Ammon, H. P. T. (2016). Boswellic acids and their role in chronic inflammatory disorders. Planta Medica, 82(13), 925–929. PMID: 27151144
