What are the effects and functions of soaking feet in pepper and ginger water?

Foot soaking is the simplest way to maintain health and it is also a good habit. Especially for people who are not in good health, they must learn to soak their feet regularly. The best way is to soak your feet before going to bed every night. You can add some Chinese medicinal materials when soaking your feet, or you can use the pepper and ginger in the kitchen to soak your feet. Doing so has the following benefits.

The efficacy and function of soaking feet in pepper and ginger water:

The benefits of foot soaking are not only for men, women, young and old. For women, especially those who are prone to cold body or cold hands and feet during menstruation or childbearing period, soaking their feet every day can greatly help alleviate this situation. You can try soaking your feet in pepper or ginger water. Let’s take a look at their effects below.

The effect of pepper foot bath

Sichuan peppercorns are a common aromatic ingredient in home cooking, but their medicinal value is little known. Sichuan pepper is a cold-relieving medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. It can dispel internal cold, support yang energy, and promote the flow of qi and water. In addition, Sichuan pepper has the effects of sterilization, disinfection, analgesia, itching relief, and elimination of ulcers.

Persistently soaking your feet in peppercorns can play the role of treating internal diseases externally. Combined with massage techniques, it can dredge the meridians throughout the body, make the blood flow smoothly, and regulate the body's functions, thus achieving the effect of self-care. Take 10 grams of pepper and 20 grams of salt, put them in a basin, add appropriate amount of water and boil them. When the water temperature drops to a level that the human body can tolerate, soak your feet in the water. After about 20 minutes, wash your feet with warm water and dry them. Soak your feet once every night before going to bed. One course of treatment is 3 days, and the pepper and salt water should be replaced once every course of treatment. It can be cured in 3 courses of treatment. In order to consolidate the therapeutic effect, one more course of treatment can be added.

The benefits of ginger water foot bath

Soaking feet in ginger to treat colds: Boil a thumb-sized piece of ginger in water or soak it in hot water. When the water temperature is right (around 40 degrees), use it to soak the feet of patients with colds. This can effectively prevent further development of symptoms and stop colds. Even if you don't have a cold, soaking your feet in ginger can help dispel the cold and prevent it.

Soaking feet in ginger to treat rheumatism: Ginger has special effects in dispelling cold and wind. Rheumatic patients can effectively alleviate their symptoms by soaking their feet for half an hour every night. Soaking your feet in a wooden tub that covers your calves can better relieve symptoms such as rheumatoid arthritis.

The benefits of foot bath

Soaking feet in hot water is foot bathing, which is one of the contents of traditional Chinese medicine foot therapy and is also a commonly used external treatment method. Soaking your feet in hot water can relieve fatigue and help you sleep. At the same time, adding some Chinese medicine to the water can also have other effects. Soaking your feet in hot water can improve local blood circulation, drive away the cold, promote metabolism, and ultimately achieve the purpose of health care. Soaking your feet in appropriate Chinese medicine also has a certain effect on athlete's foot.

From the above content, we can know. Soaking your feet in pepper or ginger water has many benefits for the human body. You can soak your feet not only in winter, but also in other seasons, as long as you master the skills of foot soaking. So, if you have time, soak your feet and give yourself a good mood to face various things in life.