Taboos of mugwort foot bath, can pregnant women use mugwort foot bath

1. Taboos of Foot Soaking

1. The time should not be too long: the longer the foot bath time with mugwort is, the better. It should generally be controlled between 15 and 30 minutes. It has the effect of dispelling cold and promoting sweating, but soaking in it for a long time will cause the internal heat to be drawn downward, leading to symptoms such as insufficient qi and blood, and pale face.

2. Not too frequent: When soaking your feet with mugwort, you must pay attention to the frequency. Usually, 2-3 times a week is enough. Frequent soaking can easily lead to deficiency of the body, which can cause headaches, dizziness and tinnitus, as well as adverse reactions such as dry eyes and physical fatigue.

3. People with weak constitution should avoid using it: For people with weak constitution, they should replenish their vital energy first. Before that, do not use mugwort to soak their feet, otherwise it will make the qi deficiency more serious, which is not only not good for health, but also will cause various side effects.

4. People with hypoglycemia should not use it: People with diabetes and hypoglycemia should not use mugwort to soak their feet. Because it can promote blood circulation and accelerate metabolism, it is helpful for ordinary people, but it is very bad for patients with hypoglycemia.

2. Can pregnant women use it?

Pregnant women can soak their feet in mugwort. It itself is a good medicine suitable for women and has the effect of stabilizing the fetus, so there is nothing wrong with using it for foot soaking. It should be noted that the frequency of foot soaking should be controlled and not too frequent. It is also not suitable for use in the early stages of pregnancy. In addition, for pregnant women with hot constitution, it often fails to achieve good results and may be detrimental to their health, so it should be used with caution.