The efficacy and contraindications of wormwood foot bath

1. Efficacy

1. Dispel cold: Mugwort itself has a strong ability to dispel cold, and it can also be used for foot soaking to play this role. It can not only promote blood circulation, but also expel dampness and coldness in the body. At the same time, it can also dredge the meridians and make the qi and blood flow smoothly.

2. Get rid of internal heat: Getting angry in the summer is a common phenomenon, which manifests as oral ulcers, sore throat, etc. These are all caused by excessive internal heat. Soaking your feet in mugwort can induce sweating and relieve internal heat, and can alleviate such symptoms to a certain extent.

3. Treat colds: Soaking your feet in mugwort can treat colds. Mugwort itself can remove dampness and dissipate cold. It can also induce sweating while soaking your feet, allowing the cold to dissipate with sweat. Paired with ginger water, you can recover quickly. It also has a good therapeutic effect on coughs caused by colds.

4. Relieve cramps: Mugwort has the effect of activating blood circulation. Using it for foot soaking can also accelerate blood circulation, thereby relieving muscle spasms and treating cramps. Of course, the effect will be better if you massage your feet after soaking them.

5. Remove athlete's foot: Mugwort itself has a bactericidal effect, and has a certain therapeutic effect on athlete's foot caused by some fungi. However, it requires long-term use, and you should also pay attention to the cleaning and replacement of shoes and socks.

2. Taboo

1. Not too long: When soaking your feet in mugwort, you should pay attention to the length of time. The longer the better. Generally, it should be controlled between 15-30 minutes. If you soak in the water for too long, it will cause insufficient blood supply to the brain, resulting in dizziness, headaches and other symptoms.

2. Do not do it frequently: long-term foot soaking with mugwort may also have some side effects, such as causing internal heat to flow downward. Therefore, soaking 1-2 times a week is enough. If you soak too frequently, you will experience symptoms such as insufficient qi and blood, and pale complexion.

3. Unsuitable groups: For people with yin deficiency and hot blood, it is not recommended to soak their feet in mugwort. Not only will it have no therapeutic effect, but it will aggravate the condition.