Edgar Cayce and the Palma Christi

Reflection upon these words from the 23rd Psalm led Dr. William McGarey to investigate the use of an oil which has its origins in antiquity: "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Although oil is basically disregarded by medical practice today, the renowned psychic, Edgar Cayce, advocated its use for over 50 different illnesses. A survey of the use of Castor Oil is presented in these pages. The unusual qualities of this powerful substance are examined as well as its prolific use by Edgar Cayce in alleviating negative conditions in the human body. The oil of the Palma Christi, or Castor Oil, is the oil which Edgar Cayce recommended for use so frequently in the form of a pack. These Castor Oil packs are recognised as very versatile therapeutic tools, the capabilities of which are only beginning to be known. The application of the packs is also dealt with in great detail. Through the medium of his great gift, Edgar Cayce posessed a phenomenal knowledge of the functioning of the human body. Dr. McGarey has searched the readings for meaningful phrases and sentences which can lead one to a better understanding of his theories. As an active practitioner in the healing arts, Dr. McGarey looks at the ideas presented by Cayce with a certain amount of candor, granting that they could be right or wrong - but evaluating them in the light of evidential material derived from various sources. It was a Cayce premise that attittudes of mind play a vital role in illness and that this concept should be given more attention. Dr. McGarey remains true to this belief in the study presented in Palma Christi. Interesting case histories involving the positive results of the application of Castor Oil packs are also included in this very timely book which provides answers to important questions. --- from book's back cover