Fumigation Take about 1000ml of water and add the medicinal residue, then simmer for 15-20 minutes. After a while, add some white wine and vinegar. Use the hot vapor to fumigate and wash the painful and swollen area.
Hot Compress Mix the boiled medicinal residue with 2 liang of white wine and 2 liang of white vinegar, and wrap it in gauze. Place a layer of towel underneath, then apply the hot compress to the painful, swollen, or uncomfortable area.
Make a Medicinal Pillow If you have symptoms of insomnia or poor sleep quality, and you are not allergic to Chinese medicine, you can dry the boiled medicinal residue, add dried tangerine peel, and wrap it in gauze to make a pillow or place it under your pillow. It can help calm the mind and improve sleep quality for people with insomnia.
Hot Ironing This method is similar to hot compress. Filter the medicinal residue with cloth and let it dry. Add 500 grams of coarse salt and heat it in a pan or microwave. Wrap it in cloth and apply it to the painful, swollen, or uncomfortable area to promote relaxation, dispel dampness, relieve pain, activate blood circulation, and dissolve stasis.
Hand Washing and Foot Soaking Take about 1500ml of water and add the medicinal residue, then simmer for 15-20 minutes. You can also add a small handful of Sichuan peppercorns and mugwort leaves for better effect. After the medicinal liquid cools down, add white wine, vinegar, and salt to wash hands or soak feet. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys govern the waist and feet, and the salty taste enters the kidneys. Adding salt to the medicinal residue enhances the effect of foot soaking. The active ingredients of the medicine can be absorbed into the bloodstream through the pores, improving blood circulation. This method can be used for various diseases, and the medicinal residue should be discarded after use. Medicinal foot soaking can also help eliminate foot odor.
Mosquito Repellant During the summer season, mosquitoes and insects can be a nuisance. To effectively prevent mosquito bites, you can dry the remaining medicinal residue on the balcony. The medicinal residue emits a special odor that can effectively repel mosquitoes and insects, providing protection against mosquito bites.
