Who can't use pepper to soak their feet

Everyone knows that Sichuan peppercorns are a condiment and a must-have condiment in the kitchen. Many people like to add a few Sichuan peppercorns to dishes when cooking, which will make the dishes taste better. In addition to its edible value, Sichuan peppercorns can also be added to foot soaking water. Soaking feet in Sichuan peppercorn water is a health-preserving method that many people like to use. The efficacy and function of soaking feet in Sichuan peppercorn water cannot be compared with soaking feet in ordinary hot water.

Who can't use pepper to soak their feet?

Elderly people and those suffering from insomnia should not soak in water for a long time.

For healthy people, a foot bath at a lower temperature and for a shorter time can aid sleep, but it has little effect on the elderly and those who already have poor sleep. Long-term foot bath at high temperature will increase both distal and core body temperature, which is not conducive to sleep.

Children are not suitable for soaking

The arch of the foot begins to form in childhood. If children's feet are soaked in hot water frequently, it will have some effects on the function of the nerves and blood vessels in the feet. In particular, frequent soaking or scalding of the feet will cause the ligaments on the soles of children's feet to become loose, which is not conducive to the formation and maintenance of the arch of the foot. In the long run, it will increase the risk of flat feet.

It is not suitable to soak during menstruation

Women should not soak their feet in water with pepper during menstruation, otherwise it will aggravate the symptoms of dysmenorrhea; the water for soaking feet should not be too hot, as too high a water temperature will cause congestion in the feet, and insufficient blood supply to the heart, brain, kidneys, etc., resulting in dizziness.

Precautions for soaking your feet in pepper water

1. Do not reuse pepper water

The pepper water used for foot bathing is not suitable for repeated use. During the foot soaking process, the body's absorption of the ingredients in the pepper water is very obvious. Repeated use of pepper water can easily have adverse effects on the body. It is best to change the pepper water after washing. If you need to reuse it, it should not be more than 3 times and it needs to be heated to boiling each time.

2. Avoid soaking your feet in pepper water for too long

The time for soaking feet in pepper water should not be too long, generally it is enough to make the body sweat slightly. However, please note that if your body is very cold, you may not be able to sweat when soaking your feet in pepper water for the first time. You can increase the frequency of soaking in pepper water appropriately.

3. Avoid using too high a temperature when soaking your feet in pepper water

The water temperature for soaking feet in pepper water should not be too high. Too high water temperature can easily lead to excessive congestion of the feet and cause insufficient blood supply to the heart, brain, kidneys and other organs, and some may even cause dizziness.

4. Avoid excessive foot soaking in pepper water

Soaking your feet in pepper water should not be excessive or done frequently for a long time. If the physical discomfort is improved by soaking feet in pepper water, it is best to stop soaking feet for a few days before continuing. Excessive use of pepper water for soaking feet can easily cause lung fire, qi deficiency, etc., making people prone to coughing, etc.

5. Women should avoid soaking their feet in pepper water during menstruation

Women should not soak their feet in pepper water during menstruation. Sichuan pepper is a pungent and hot traditional Chinese medicine and contains certain toxicity. Soaking your feet in Sichuan pepper water during menstruation can easily aggravate the symptoms of dysmenorrhea.