Effects and precautions of soaking feet to remove dampness and detoxification

Methods of soaking feet to remove dampness and detoxification

Dispersing cold, dredging collaterals, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis

Foot soaking: 8g Zanthoxylum bungeanum, 8g mugwort, 6g Poria cocos, 3g safflower

Foot soaking method to improve sleep

Replenish qi, nourish yin, calm the mind and calm the mind

Foot soaking: Schisandra chinensis 10g, Acorus 8g, Nocturna 8g, Mugwort 5g

How to soak feet to nourish skin and lighten spots

To nourish qi, nourish blood, warm yang and activate blood circulation

Foot soak: Astragalus 15g Angelica sinensis 10g Cinnamon twig 8g Safflower 3g

Foot soaking method to treat cold hands and feet

Dispersing cold, dredging collaterals, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis

Foot soaking: 10g old ginger moxibustion 8g grass, 5g cinnamon, 3g safflower

Notes on foot bathing

1. The water temperature of foot bathing

The water temperature should be controlled at 38~45 degrees Celsius, suitable for the elderly and children It should not be too high.

2. Foot soaking time

The best time for foot soaking is between 7 and 9 pm. At this time, the kidney meridian qi and blood are relatively weak. Foot bathing with traditional Chinese medicine can warm the feet. It unblocks Yang Qi and promotes blood circulation, which is beneficial to physical health.

3. Foot bathing container

Wooden basins are most suitable, but plastic basins and buckets at home can also be used for foot bathing. It is recommended to prepare a hot water bottle and the temperature of the foot bathing water. When descending, add some hot water appropriately to maintain a certain temperature.

4. Foot soaking position

The water level must at least exceed the bare joints, because the position three inches above the medial malleolus is Sanyinjiao, which is useful for regulating endocrine, replenishing kidney qi, and helping sleep. It is a very useful acupuncture point. If possible, it is recommended that the water level be higher than the calf.