RSO in the Navel: Ancient Wisdom & Modern Twist?
The Belly Button Method for Holistic Pain and Gut Relief
In the world of alternative medicine, ancient practices often resurface with modern twists, offering new ways to experience wellness. One such practice gaining attention is the use of Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) applied through the belly button, inspired by the pechoti method—a technique rooted in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda, an ancient system of healing from India, emphasizes the balance of mind, body, and spirit through natural remedies and techniques that have been passed down for centuries.
The pechoti method involves applying oil to the navel, where it's believed to be absorbed by the pechoti gland—a structure connected to over 72,000 nerves in the body, many of which are tied to our gut. Interestingly, the gut houses a significant number of CB2 receptors, which are part of the endocannabinoid system, playing a crucial role in regulating inflammation, pain, and overall gut health.
Recent buzz on social media suggests that using RSO in this way may help alleviate wicked period cramps. This method has long been rumored to soothe gut disorders, irritable bowels, and inflammation, making it a potential holistic approach to managing digestive issues. But how effective is it really? Let's explore whether applying RSO through the belly button is more than just a trend.
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I Try the Pechoti Method
On the first day of my period, I decided to try the RSO belly button method. At 4:20 PM, I applied a grain of rice-sized amount of RSO into my navel via syringe, covered it with a Band-Aid, and gently massaged the area. By 5:30 PM, I still didn’t feel any effects and continued to wait. By 7:00 PM, I felt no significant relief and had to resort to smoking for actual pain management. The day ended with minimal results, leaving me disappointed and unsure if the RSO had any impact on my cramps.
The following day, I discovered the leftover RSO had left a sticky residue in my belly button, which I had to clean out before applying a fresh double dose around 9 AM. Unfortunately, by early afternoon, I was in so much pain that I had to take an ibuprofen instead. The lack of noticeable relief made me feel like the experiment was a waste of RSO product, and I wouldn’t recommend this method for pain management.
Conclusion
After two days of testing the RSO belly button method during the peak of my period pain, I found it to be ineffective for me. Despite using RSO—a product I am quite familiar with, having used it daily for two years—I experienced no significant relief from this application method. While I believe that using essential oils in the belly button can have benefits, the same doesn't seem to hold true for RSO, at least in my case.
Though this method didn’t work for me, it might be worth a try for others curious about alternative ways to use RSO. As for myself, I’ll be sticking to oral consumption to ensure I get the full benefits of this powerful oil without wasting it.
