1 Is it better to use dry or wet moxa leaves to soak your feet?

There are two types of moxa leaves on the market: dry and wet. If it is generally used to soak your feet, it is recommended to choose wet.

In fact, the biggest difference between the two is moisture. Wet mugwort leaves contain more water-soluble cellulose and other nutrients, while dry mugwort leaves’ water-soluble cellulose substances have begun to oxidize, and during the drying process Some nutrients are lost in the water. When used for external foot soaking, the wet water is more easily absorbed by the skin, and its medicinal value is relatively high. 2 Can moxa leaf foot soaking remove moisture?

Yes.

Mugwort leaves can remove moisture when used for foot soaking. On the one hand, moxa leaves are warm medicinal materials, which can increase the yang energy in the body and dispel the cold air in the body, thereby removing dampness. On the other hand, the effect of Qi is because during the foot soaking process of mugwort leaves, it will promote local blood circulation and excrete toxins and cold dampness in the body through sweat, urine, etc., thus achieving the effect of removing dampness.

In addition, Chinese medicine believes that mugwort leaves have the effect of dispersing cold, relieving pain, warming menstruation and stopping bleeding, and can effectively reduce moisture in the body; however, be careful to use it under the guidance of a professional doctor and not blindly to avoid counter-effects. , dizziness, headache and other discomforts occur. 3 How long does it take to soak your feet with mugwort to remove moisture?

It varies from person to person.

Generally speaking, soaking your feet with mugwort for a week will have a certain effect, but how long it takes to remove moisture varies from person to person, because the amount of moisture in each person's body is different, and the degree of recovery is different. There will also be differences, ranging from 1-2 months to 6 months or even longer.

In addition, it is not recommended to soak feet in mugwort every day to avoid insufficient blood supply to the head and face, causing dizziness, headaches and other discomforts. The time also needs to be controlled, and it is generally recommended to be 15-30 minutes.

Therefore, you cannot rely solely on moxa foot soaking to remove moisture. It is recommended to pay attention to diet, sleep, etc., and you can eat some dehumidifying ingredients such as red beans and adzuki beans. 4 How to dry fresh mugwort leaves

1. Clean the fresh mugwort leaves and remove the roots and surface dirt.

2. Then prepare a net and place the cleaned mugwort leaves neatly on it.

3. Then put the fresh mugwort leaves in the sun and dry them in the shade.

4. Until there is no moisture on the surface of the fresh mugwort leaves, put them in a glass jar.

5. Finally, store it in a dark, dry and ventilated place.