Side effects of soaking your feet in pepper and ginger

Sichuan pepper and ginger are both very common condiments in our daily lives. In fact, in addition to being used as seasonings, Sichuan pepper and ginger can also be used for foot soaking. There are many benefits to using them for foot soaking, but there are also contraindications to using Sichuan pepper and ginger for foot soaking. Not everyone is suitable for using it for foot soaking, and it is generally not recommended to use Sichuan pepper and ginger for foot soaking right after a meal.

Side effects of pepper and ginger foot bath

1. Not suitable for long term

Excessive use of pepper water for foot soaking can mainly cause "lung fire", which then "consumes qi", leading to qi deficiency. In addition, the occurrence of lung problems such as cough, runny nose, excessive sputum, and easy colds also proves this point.

2. People with Yin deficiency should replenish Yin in time

People with yin deficiency should pay attention to replenishing yin in time when soaking their feet in pepper water, especially in winter. Because soaking feet in water with Sichuan peppercorns can clear water channels, dispel cold, and help digestion, for people with symptoms of Yin deficiency, soaking feet in water with Sichuan peppercorns should be combined with Yin tonifying, otherwise it will aggravate the symptoms of Yin deficiency.

3. People with cold constitution

Soaking feet in water with Sichuan pepper is very effective, but there will be a disease-eliminating reaction during the first few times of using the water, and the symptoms are similar to those of a cold. This is a normal reaction and a manifestation of the disease leaving the human body. Do not stop doing it. Examine the reasons or seek professional advice. If it is a normal disease-eliminating reaction, it will generally be gone on the second day or at most the third day.

4. Do not soak your feet for too long

The best time to soak your feet is just enough to make you sweat, and it is best not to sweat profusely. For those who have just started soaking their feet or those with a cold constitution, they may not sweat for a period of time at first. This is a sign of severe coldness in the body. You can increase the dosage and frequency appropriately until you sweat.

5. The water temperature should not be too low

The water temperature for soaking feet in pepper water should be slightly hot and kept constant.

6. Foot soaking time

If it is for health care, it is generally best to do it around 9 o'clock in the evening. If it is for medical treatment, some people recommend doing it in the morning.

What are the benefits of soaking your feet in pepper water?

Benefit 1: Dehumidify, cold and kill bacteria: Soak and wash in water boiled with peppercorns. Wash your feet before going to bed every night, and then soak them in this soup. The most obvious thing is that it can enhance immunity against influenza virus or other infectious diseases, and can remove dampness, cold, kill bacteria and dispel cold!

Benefit 2: Enhance immunity: During the peak incidence of influenza in winter, soaking your feet in a decoction of peppercorns can not only eliminate fatigue and maintain health, but also prevent influenza and enhance the body's immunity to influenza viruses and other infectious diseases.

Benefit 3: Relieve fatigue and improve sleep: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that soaking your feet in pepper water is better at promoting sleep than soaking your feet in hot water. The pepper bags can be reused repeatedly and can be replaced with new ones after a week or so.

Benefit 3: Treating athlete's foot: Sichuan pepper can relieve itching and kill insects. Soaking your feet in Sichuan pepper water can also treat athlete's foot!