The efficacy and function of ginger foot bath. How to use ginger foot bath

In daily life, everyone knows that ginger is used for eating, but in addition to eating, it can also be used for foot soaking, and the effect is not worse than eating it. So what are the magical effects of soaking feet with ginger?

1. The benefits of soaking your feet in ginger water are as follows:

1. Improve cold hands and feet

The reason for cold hands and feet is that the blood and qi in the hands and feet are not flowing smoothly, and the body's qi and blood are not adequately supplied to the hands and feet. Soaking your feet in ginger water can effectively improve the blood circulation in the body's extremities, help the blood and qi to arrive smoothly, and thus improve cold hands and feet.

2. Treat colds

Ginger itself has a good effect of dispelling cold. When you have a cold, you can soak your feet in ginger water and drink it, which can also help the body dispel the cold. Soaking your feet in ginger water can help dispel the cold and treat the cold; if you don't have a cold, soaking your feet in ginger water can help improve the body's ability to resist cold viruses and prevent colds.

3. Treat beriberi

Soaking feet in ginger water can treat beriberi. You need to add salt and vinegar to the ginger water and soak your feet together, which can effectively kill toxins and inhibit bacteria. Especially for people with smelly feet, soaking feet in ginger salt water can be done about 3 times a week, and each time should be kept for about half an hour.

4. Treat rheumatism

Ginger has the effect of dispelling cold and relieving symptoms. Patients with rheumatism may try soaking their feet in ginger water for half an hour every night. It can not only effectively relieve symptoms, but also effectively relieve the discomfort caused by arthritis. Patients with rheumatism are best to choose a bucket that is higher than the calf to the knee to soak their feet, which can also relieve knee rheumatism and joint discomfort.

5. Improve sleep

Soaking your feet in ginger water has two benefits. First, hot water helps dilate blood vessels and promotes blood circulation to help relax the body and mind. Second, hot water can effectively stimulate the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet and enhance the metabolism of the organs corresponding to the reflex zones of the soles of the feet, thereby relaxing people and improving sleep quality.

2. How to soak your feet in ginger water

1. Prepare 50 grams of fresh ginger and slice it with a knife.

2. Put the chopped ginger slices into a pot or basin, add appropriate amount of water, and boil it over high heat.

3. Then simmer for about 10 minutes and pour the cooked ginger soup into the pot.

4. When the water temperature is no longer hot after a few minutes, keep it above 40 degrees. If it gets cold, add some hot water.

5. Soak your feet in the basin for 10 to 15 minutes. The soaking time should not be too long, about 20 minutes is enough. After soaking your feet in hot water, massage the soles of your feet for better results.

6. Avoid soaking your feet when you are overfull, over-starved or eating, because soaking your feet will speed up blood circulation throughout the body, which can easily cause dizziness and discomfort. It is not advisable to soak your feet within half an hour after a meal, as it will affect the blood supply to the stomach.