Chen Aiping, deputy director of the Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, explained: "Chinese medicine believes that pepper is hot and pungent, pungent can dispel dampness, and heat can dispel cold and dampness, so soaking feet with pepper water can dispel cold and dampness, which is true."
He Wei, deputy chief physician of Acupuncture Hospital of Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said: "According to Compendium of Materia Medica, Zanthoxylum bungeanum has the functions of warming the middle warmer, dispelling cold, eliminating dampness, killing insects and relieving itching."
I didn't expect that pepper can not only satisfy our tastes, but also protect our health. So how should I soak my feet with Chili?
Experts tell us that the production method is actually very simple. Put 0/00g of Zanthoxylum bungeanum/kloc-into a gauze bag, or directly take a handful of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, about 30g, put it into clean water and cook it with strong fire. Turn off the heat after the water boils and continue to cook 15 to 20 minutes. When soaking feet with Chili water, the temperature should not be too high, and the human body can bear it. The water level should not exceed the ankle, and the soaking time is about 15 minutes. It's good to sweat a little. Peppers wrapped in gauze can be reused for 3 to 5 times after drying.
At the same time, experts also told us that the method of soaking feet with Chili water seems simple, but there are two points worth noting.
He Wei said: "The water temperature of soaking feet with Chili water should not be too high, and the time should not be too long, because sweating will be caused in the process of soaking feet, which will lead to increased peripheral blood circulation and decreased blood pressure in the body, so it will cause some people to panic, dizziness and palpitation."
At the same time, experts also reminded that soaking feet with Chili water should be moderate and should not be carried out continuously for a long time, and this method is not suitable for everyone.
Chen Aiping said: "Soaking feet with Chili water is mainly suitable for people who are physically weak and afraid of the cold, or people who are usually afraid of the cold. For example, in winter, they are more likely to be afraid of cold, with cold hands and feet and cold limbs. " . Not suitable for some constitutions with yin deficiency and heat excess. Such patients are often upset, thirsty, irritable, love sweating, and then have fever. Such a constitution is not suitable for soaking feet with pepper. "
He Wei added: "In addition, it is not recommended for some pregnant women and menstruating women to soak their feet with Chili water, diabetics and those with broken skin."
So in traditional Chinese medicine, besides soaking feet with Chili water, are there other ways to dehumidify?
He Wei said: "In terms of dietotherapy, Euryale ferox yam porridge, tangerine peel lotus leaf tea and red bean barley soup can all play a role in eliminating dampness. In terms of acupuncture points, the method of rubbing Yin Lingquan can also achieve the purpose of eliminating dampness. "
In addition, cupping, cupping and moxibustion in Chinese medicine can also eliminate dampness. Finally, experts tell us that changing bad work and rest habits, eating lightly, blowing less air conditioners and persisting in exercise are also very important to resist the invasion of moisture. (Xiao Si Xuan finishing)
Interviewed experts: Chen Aiping, deputy chief physician of Rheumatology Department of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, and He Wei, deputy chief physician of Acupuncture Hospital of Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine.