The effect of Artemisia foot bath

Foot soaking is a recognized good way to relieve people's emotions. From a very young age, people have been instilled with the idea of ​​soaking feet before going to bed, and warming up the feet will prevent diseases from coming to the door. This is because the feet are connected to every part of the human body, and there are many acupuncture points on the soles of the feet that are directly connected to the important organs of the body, so foot soaking is a good way for people who are under a lot of pressure nowadays.

Mugwort foot bath is a famous foot bath method in traditional Chinese medicine. Mugwort is a very common plant in life, and it grows most vigorously around the Mid-Autumn Festival. Many people probably only know that mugwort can be used to fumigate the room, prevent mosquitoes and so on. But what is the effect of using it to bathe your feet?

1. How to soak your feet with mugwort

Take 50-100 grams of dried mugwort (depending on the amount of water, there is no strict standard), boil it with water and then add cold water or wait until the temperature is lowered before soaking your feet. If you find it troublesome, soak the mugwort in warm water for 20 minutes and then add water to soak your feet.

2. Several small prescriptions for soaking feet with mugwort

1. Mugwort plus ginger can treat colds, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cough, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.

2. Mugwort plus safflower can improve varicose veins, peripheral neuritis, poor blood circulation, numbness or congestion in hands and feet.

3. Mugwort with salt is suitable for upper-burner fire, frequent red eyes, toothache, sore throat, irritability, upper-burner fire and lower-burner cold, and swollen feet and legs.

4. Mugwort plus 20 peppercorns, suitable for foot sweat, foot odor, athlete's foot, and eczema.

3. Issues that should be paid attention to when soaking your feet

1. The soaking time should not be too long, 20-30 minutes is appropriate, until the back is moist and sweat beads appear on the forehead. If you do not sweat when soaking your feet, it should not be too long, and you will see improvement after doing it several times.

2. It is best to soak your feet before going to bed, but one hour after a meal.

3. Warm water at 40-50 degrees Celsius is the most suitable. Covering the wooden barrel with a bath towel can not only maintain the water temperature, but also place the knee joint in the barrel to increase the temperature of the knee joint.

4. Drink a glass of water before and after soaking to facilitate metabolism and replenishment of body fluids.

The knowledge of foot soaking is not as simple as imagined. There are many knowledges in foot soaking, and the correct method must be used to achieve the desired effect. Therefore, people should pay attention to the above-mentioned requirements before foot soaking. This is a long-term activity. Only long-term foot soaking can slowly improve people's physical condition.