Effects and functions of soaking feet in mugwort water

For many people who pay attention to their health, soaking feet is very beneficial to their health, especially soaking feet with traditional Chinese medicine can improve many diseases. What are the benefits and effects of soaking your feet in mugwort water? Among them, it can effectively eliminate the body's false fire, cold fire, etc., and is also effective for dehumidification. When soaking your feet in mugwort, it is best to choose older mugwort, which has stronger medicinal properties and is more beneficial to the body.

The efficacy and function of wormwood foot bath

Mugwort has long been widely used as an internal medicine to treat diseases in my country.

In terms of the chemical composition of mugwort, in addition to the main ingredient volatile oil, it also contains tannins, flavonoids, alcohol, polysaccharides, trace elements and other organic components. These elements can effectively regulate the needs of the human body. Pharmacological research has found that mugwort has antibacterial, antiviral, antiasthmatic, antitussive, expectorant, anti-allergic, hemostatic and anticoagulant, and immune-enhancing effects. Soaking your feet in mugwort water can effectively eliminate false fire and cold fire, and can treat portal ulcers, sore throat, periodontitis, gingivitis, otitis media and other recurring diseases of the head and face that are related to false fire and cold fire. Soaking your feet in hot water every day can promote blood circulation and drive away dampness and coldness in the body. Moreover, mugwort can open up the twelve meridians and regulate yin and yang. For people with unobstructed meridians, their qi and blood will flow smoothly as well, and for people with healthy qi and blood, the cold in their body will naturally have nowhere to stay. However, you should not soak your feet in mugwort leaves frequently, because soaking your feet in mugwort leaves can draw the false fire and cold fire downward, which will cause Qi and blood deficiency in the head and face, and insufficient blood supply, which will cause dizziness, headaches, and emotional changes. Soaking your feet in mugwort can only achieve health benefits if you use it correctly. Here we will teach you the correct method and precautions for soaking your feet in mugwort.

How to soak your feet with mugwort

Put a handful of mugwort into a clean pot, then add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat and continue to simmer for about ten minutes before taking it out. Wait until the water cools down naturally enough for foot soaking. You can also add other ingredients to soak your feet according to your physical condition. When soaking your feet, you must not soak until your whole body is sweating profusely. Instead, you should stop when you are just slightly sweating.

1. Mugwort and pepper can remove foot sweat, foot odor, athlete's foot, and eczema.

2. Mugwort and safflower can improve varicose veins, peripheral neuritis, poor blood circulation, numbness or blood stasis in hands and feet.

3. Mugwort and ginger can cure colds, joint diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, coughs, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.

4. Mugwort and salt can treat upper-burner fire, frequent eye fire, toothache, sore throat, irritability, upper-burner fire and lower-burner cold, and swollen feet and legs.

It is recommended not to soak in a spacious and ventilated place to prevent heat loss. When soaking your feet, you should wear a little more clothes, and it is best to wear a thicker layer than usual. In general, the principle is not to soak your feet when they are cold. After soaking your feet, remember to drink more warm water. Generally, if you soak for 2 to 3 days in a row and do not eat cold food and pay attention to rest, the discomfort in the head, face, and throat caused by false fire or cold fire will significantly improve or disappear. For people with heavy cold and dampness in their bodies, such as gout patients, they can also soak their feet in mugwort water 1 to 2 times a week. At the same time, drink a cup of ginger and red dates water, which can remove the cold without causing gas.