Let's talk about the benefits of mugwort soaking feet first.
First, treat eczema.
Folium Artemisiae Argyi has antibacterial and bactericidal effects, and can inhibit many pathogenic fungi. Eczema is caused by fungal infection. Soaking feet with mugwort leaves can play a role in treating eczema.
Second, get rid of deficiency fire and cold fire.
It is prone to emotional impulse, irritability, oral ulcer, otitis media, stomatitis, sore throat and other symptoms, indicating that there is deficiency fire and cold fire in the body. In this case, we can boil the wormwood with water, soak our feet in the liquid medicine, and wait for the whole body to sweat slightly. Eating less cold food during the period and paying attention to rest at ordinary times can alleviate the symptoms caused by body deficiency fire and cold fire. Long-term use can regulate physical fitness and avoid recurrence.
Third, in addition to beriberi.
Treating beriberi by soaking feet with Folium Artemisiae Argyi, because Folium Artemisiae Argyi has the effects of sterilization, anti-inflammation, dispelling cold and removing dampness, and beriberi is a disease caused by fungal infection. Long-term adherence to soaking feet with mugwort leaves can effectively treat beriberi.
There are many meridians and important acupoints on our feet. The invasion of cold and dampness can cause numbness and pain in limbs. Adding some ginger to the foot bath water can warm the meridians, dispel cold, dredge collaterals and relieve pain.
Although there are many benefits of soaking feet with mugwort leaves, it reminds people that mugwort leaves may not be suitable for use.
It is not recommended to soak your feet with mugwort during menstruation.
Folium Artemisiae Argyi soaking feet to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis can promote human blood circulation and has the effect of dispelling cold. However, if you soak your feet with Folium Artemisiae Argyi during menstruation, it may lead to an obvious increase in menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, and more bleeding in the later period.
Especially during menstruation, some women have more menstrual flow and longer bleeding time. Soaking feet with mugwort leaves will aggravate the original symptoms and affect your health. If you use mugwort to soak your feet, try to avoid using it during menstruation, which is relatively more suitable and more helpful to your body.