This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of May, 1935, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [751], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via Mr. [257].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:45 to 3:55 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes.
2. As we find, the conditions are those of an acute nature, and arise from congestion and exposure in affectious [infectious?] forces; that has made for an intermittent temperature - and for congestions through the alimentary canal.
3. There have been some distresses produced in the caecum and the liver area, as we find, by adhesions.
4. We would apply first the Castor Oil packs over the caecum and the lacteal duct area, as hot as the body may stand same; first, to relax the body, you see.
5. Then, after the packs have been kept for three to four hours (changing them, of course, as they cool), we would then begin giving the broken doses of Fletcher's Castoria for the removal of the fecal forces through the system that make for poisonings. This should be given in broken doses; that is, half a teaspoonful every half hour until there are two or three full and complete movements through the alimentary canal from same.
6. Bathe the upper portion of the body, along the temple and the head, and along the lower portion of the spine, with oils that would be combined in this manner:
7. To 2 ounces of Russian White Oil as the base, add: Oil of Cedar Wood................1/2 ounce, Pure Olive Oil...................1/2 ounce, Compound Tincture of Benzoin.....1/2 ounce, Oil of Sassafras..................20 minims. Shake these together. Only massage what will be absorbed by the system. This will reduce those tendencies for the nausea, and will aid in the assimilation.
8. Pre-digested foods and those that are of a stimulative nature are preferable.
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9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Should more than one period of the Castor Oil packs be used? (A) There will be sufficient of the Castor Oil absorbed if the packs are continued for three to four hours at the one application, as indicated. This is to be absorbed by the body over the area indicated, you see; caecum to the lower portion of the liver, right side to the middle of the body; three to four thicknesses of the flannel, as hot as the body can stand same. The massage of the oils would be given for two, three, four days, even after there has begun the movement through the alimentary canal by taking the Castoria.
11. We are through for the present. Copy to Mr. [751] - Special Delivery " " Ass'n file (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs. Use these first and then take the Castoria IN THE MANNER and dosage suggested in reading. The oils may be purchased separately and added, in the manner indicated, for the massaging. If everything is not clear, let us know. Among the easily assimilated foods, let me suggest such as: Beef juice, junket, arrowroot, popcorn crackers, liver, milk, etc. See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Pure Beef Juice. GD)