The efficacy and function of alum foot bath

When it comes to white sails, many of us' first reaction is that white sails are used to purify water. But white sails have more uses than just this. We use Baifan in many aspects of our daily life, such as soaking feet with Baifan. Many people are not clear about the effects and functions of soaking feet with Baifan, but the following article will give you a clear understanding of soaking feet with Baifan, so that you can have a clearer understanding of the effects and functions of soaking feet with Baifan.

1. The efficacy and function of alum

Alum can detoxify, kill insects, dry dampness and relieve itching when applied externally; it can stop bleeding, stop diarrhea and resolve phlegm when applied internally. The main diseases it treats include stroke, epilepsy, throat paralysis, scabies, eczema, carbuncle, burns from water or fire, mouth ulcers, ulcers, pus from the ears, nasal polyps, pain from hemorrhoids, metrorrhagia, epistaxis, bleeding from injuries, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, leucorrhea and vaginal itching, rectal prolapse, and uterine prolapse.

2. The efficacy and function of alum foot bath

1. Antibacterial effect, astringent

In view of the various effects of alum, soaking feet in alum is also a health care method with certain physical therapeutic effects.

2. Antiperspirant, detoxification, insecticide

Alum can tighten the pores of the skin, thus reducing the secretion of sweat. If you continue like this and soak your feet once every night, the symptoms of sweaty feet will generally be relieved after 5-6 days.

3. Dosage of alum foot bath

To soak your feet with alum, add about 10-15 grams of alum to the hot water. After the alum is completely dissolved in the water, you can soak your feet for 15-20 minutes at an appropriate water temperature. The length of time can also be determined according to personal preference. Generally speaking, if you soak your feet like this once every night for 5-6 days as a course of treatment, the symptoms of sweaty feet will improve quickly.

4. Precautions for alum foot bath

1. Because alum is a crystal formed by processing and refining the mineral alum stone, its main chemical component is potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate. Therefore, not everyone is suitable for foot soaking using this method. People with skin allergies need to use it with caution, especially the elderly and children.

2. Some people follow the "good habit" of reusing the water after running. They leave it until the next day and then add boiling water to reuse it. Although this is not necessarily a bad idea, it is recommended to use running water every time you soak your feet, otherwise the water with alum will ferment and become moldy and spoil.

3. Since alum is somewhat toxic, some people worry that soaking feet in alum water will have a toxic effect on the body. In fact, this is not a big problem. Generally, nothing will happen, and poisoning will not enter the blood.

4. Soaking feet in alum water can be used for a long time, as long as an appropriate amount of alum is added. However, if the sweating effect is not obvious in the short term, do not use it.