How much pepper should be put in foot bath

Sichuan pepper is a condiment we often eat and is the most common seasoning in our kitchen. Many people do not know that Sichuan pepper, in addition to its seasoning function, is actually a Chinese medicine and has a good health care effect. You can also use Sichuan pepper to soak your feet. It not only prevents athlete's foot, but also has a good effect on regulating the body. Let's see how much Sichuan pepper should be put in a foot soak.

How much pepper should be put in foot bath

It is generally recommended to use 30-50 grams of Sichuan peppercorns. It is best to put it in a cotton bag, tie the rope tightly, add water and boil it, then use the water to soak your feet.

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.

How to soak your feet in Sichuan pepper

Wrap 50 grams of Sichuan peppercorns (1 jin is divided into 10 portions) in a cotton cloth and tie it tightly with a rope. Put the Sichuan peppercorns into water and heat it until the water boils. Then turn off the heat for about half a minute to one minute (not too long). Pour the Sichuan peppercorn water into a basin of cold water until it reaches a moderate temperature. When soaking your feet, gradually add hot Sichuan peppercorn water to maintain the temperature. It is not recommended to reuse pepper bags. You can use them 2-3 times at most before replacing them with new ones.

Who is suitable for foot bath in pepper water?

1. It has obvious effects on leg and foot swelling and waist pain caused by kidney deficiency;

2. It has obvious effects on long-term diarrhea, chills and other symptoms caused by internal cold in people with cold constitution;

3. It has obvious effects on dry eyes, rib pain, dizziness and toothache caused by liver deficiency and excessive fire;

4. It has obvious effects on abdominal distension, indigestion, and indigestion caused by spleen and stomach yang deficiency;

5. Because it nourishes the liver, kidneys and lungs, it also has the functions of clearing water channels, eliminating phlegm, replenishing energy, and strengthening muscles and bones.