The effects and functions of moxa foot bath

Chinese people all like to soak their feet for health preservation, because the soles of the feet have the most and most concentrated veins. Soaking the feet can accelerate the body's blood circulation and enhance metabolism. Especially for those who suffer from insomnia and dreaminess, soaking the feet before going to bed is beneficial to promoting sleep quality. Moxa is a health plant that also has the effect of activating blood circulation. It is often used to treat female gynecological diseases, irregular menstruation and other problems. Soaking the feet with moxa can achieve twice the result with half the effort. So, what are the functions and effects of soaking the feet with moxa?

Moxa is widely used among the people in our country. It can be eaten and used as medicine. People also believe that it can drive away poison and evil spirits, and it is loved by the general public. So what are the effects and functions of moxa, and what are the benefits of foot soaking?

How to operate

Effects and functions of moxa: Moxa tastes pungent and bitter, and is warm in nature; it enters the spleen, liver, and kidney meridians; it is aromatic, warm and dispersing, and can rise or fall; it has the effects of warming the meridians and stopping bleeding, dispelling cold and relieving pain, reducing dampness and killing insects; Moxa has a strong effect of stopping bleeding, warming the meridians, dispelling cold, relieving pain, killing insects, etc., and soaking your feet in moxa can achieve the effect of dispelling cold and reducing fire.

Benefits of Foot Bath

Keep away the cold

As the saying goes, "Cold starts from the feet." Soaking your feet in moxa can dispel the cold. Soaking your feet in moxa and hot water can promote blood circulation and drive away moisture in the body. However, moxa has a certain cool nature. People with yin deficiency and weak body should drink hot tea before soaking their feet in moxa. If you feel dizzy every time you soak your feet in moxa, you should stop using moxa to soak your feet and soak your feet in hot water instead.

Relieve back pain

There are many acupoints on the human feet. Soaking your feet in slightly hot water can soothe your whole body. In addition, moxa is a herb that can dispel cold and unclog the meridians, which is beneficial to the body. Moxa can dredge the meridians and invigorate the blood circulation. Soaking your feet in moxa at night can relieve back pain caused by hard work during the day. After soaking your feet, you will also feel comfortable and relaxed.

Warm uterus

Soaking feet in moxa is very beneficial for women. It can regulate menstrual disorders. People who suffer from dysmenorrhea should also use moxa to soak their feet. Many women have cold hands and feet in winter because of yin deficiency and physical weakness. Soaking feet in moxa has the effect of warming the uterus. You can do this every night.

Treating colds

In ancient times, when poor people had a cold or fever and had no money to treat it, they would soak their feet in moxa until their whole body was sweating, then drink a few bowls of hot ginger water to eliminate the cold germs and moisture in the body, then change clothes and rest more, and the cold would heal quickly. Today, this method is widely passed down and is very effective. Of course, if it doesn't work, you still have to seek medical attention in time, as transportation is extremely convenient now.

Best time

Soaking your feet in different time periods will produce different effects. Generally, soaking your feet around 9 pm is the best. Soaking your feet at this time can promote blood circulation, relieve tension from a whole day outside, and relax your whole body and mind. You can soak your feet every day or every other day, and the soaking time should not exceed 40 minutes. The soaking time for children and the elderly should be shortened.