efficacy
1. dispelling cold: wormwood itself has a strong ability to dispel cold, which can also be used to soak feet, which can not only promote blood circulation, but also expel damp and cold gas from the body. At the same time, it can dredge meridians and make qi and blood smooth.
2. Eliminating deficiency fire: It is a common phenomenon to get angry in summer, which is manifested as oral ulcer, sore throat and so on, all of which are caused by the vigorous deficiency fire in the body. Soaking your feet with wormwood can make you sweat, and it can also remove the deficiency fire, which has a certain relieving effect on this kind of symptoms.
3. Treatment of colds: Soaking feet with wormwood has the effect of treating colds. Wormwood itself can dispel dampness and dispel cold, and it can also sweat when soaking feet, so that the cold can be released with sweat, and it can be quickly recovered with ginger water. Moreover, it also has a good therapeutic effect on cough caused by cold.
4. Relieve cramps: wormwood has the function of promoting blood circulation. It can also accelerate blood circulation when used to soak feet, thus relieving muscle spasms and then treating cramps. Of course, it will be better to massage after soaking your feet.
5, in addition to beriberi: wormwood itself has the effect of sterilization, and it has a certain therapeutic effect on beriberi caused by some fungi. However, it needs long-term use, and attention should be paid to the cleaning and replacement of shoes and socks.
2. Taboo
1. Not too long: Pay attention to the duration of foot soaking with wormwood, not as long as possible, generally controlled between 15-3 minutes. Soaking for too long will cause insufficient blood supply to the brain, resulting in dizziness and headache.
2. Not frequent: Soaking feet with wormwood for a long time will also have some side effects, such as causing deficiency fire. Therefore, it is enough to soak 1-2 times a week. If it is too frequent, there will be symptoms such as insufficient blood and pale face.
3. Not suitable for people: For people with yin deficiency and blood, it is not recommended to soak their feet with wormwood, which will not only have no therapeutic effect, but will also aggravate the condition.