Wind-heat cold is a comprehensive syndrome with various symptoms such as fever, cough, and runny nose. Many people feel that soaking their feet to treat a cold is sometimes better and faster than taking medicine, while others think the effect is only average. So what is the truth?
Is soaking feet effective for wind-heat cold?
Soaking feet is effective for wind-heat cold.
Patients with wind-heat cold often have endocrine disorders and weakened immune systems. As the reflex area of the whole body, soaking feet can accelerate the circulation of blood in the legs, stimulate various acupoints on the soles, regulate the meridians of the whole body, and enhance the body's immune function. This is helpful for wind-heat cold.
What is good for soaking feet for wind-heat cold?
Soaking feet is a technical activity that requires certain skills, especially when used to treat diseases. Combining traditional Chinese medicine with foot soaking can achieve better results.
For wind-heat cold, you can generally use Artemisia leaf or Rehmannia glutinosa flower for foot soaking. Artemisia leaf can warm the meridians and dispel dampness. When used for foot soaking, it can enhance the nourishing effect on the meridians and improve the body's immune function. Rehmannia glutinosa flower nourishes Yin and clears heat. The combination of Artemisia leaf, Rehmannia glutinosa flower, and honeysuckle and chrysanthemum flowers can effectively dispel wind-heat. Both Artemisia leaf and Rehmannia glutinosa flower can deliver their medicinal effects to the body through the skin when soaked in hot water, achieving the therapeutic effect of treating wind-heat cold.
How to soak feet for wind-heat cold?
Ingredients: Suitable amount of honeysuckle and Rehmannia glutinosa flower, hot water, foot basin.
Method:
1. Put the honeysuckle and Rehmannia glutinosa flower directly into the basin and add freshly boiled hot water. The water level should cover the ankles.
2. When the water temperature drops to around 50-60 degrees Celsius, you can start soaking your feet. If it's for children, pay attention to slightly lower water temperature, around 40 degrees Celsius.
3. When soaking feet, knead and rub with both hands for better effect. Soak for about 30 minutes.
Precautions for soaking feet for wind-heat cold
1. Generally, it is better to wait for half an hour after a meal, and the body's back or forehead should slightly sweat.
2. After soaking, immediately dry with a towel and put on comfortable socks. Do not stay outside for too long, as if not careful, cold air may invade.
