Yin deficiency refers to a series of pathological changes and syndromes caused by insufficient yin fluid and inability to absorb and control yang qi. Clinically, there are low fever, hand, foot and heart fever, afternoon hot flashes, night sweats, dry mouth and throat, upset and insomnia, dizziness and tinnitus, red tongue with little fur and rapid pulse. Soaking feet every day can promote metabolism, accelerate blood circulation, accelerate digestion, promote sleep, and help improve insomnia and upset caused by yin deficiency.

However, the temperature of soaking feet should not be too high or too long. It is recommended that the water temperature be below 40 degrees, and it will sweat slightly. The appropriate time is 10- 15 minutes. If the time is too long, it may cause discomfort such as dizziness. In addition, drink plenty of boiled water and replenish body fluids after soaking feet.

Can yin deficiency soak feet with wormwood? Yes

Wormwood is bitter, pungent and warm, and enters liver, spleen and kidney meridians. It has the effects of warming channels to stop bleeding, dispelling cold and relieving pain. When soaking feet, it can also promote blood circulation, activate blood circulation, dredge collaterals, relieve pain, reduce swelling, eliminate dampness and dispel cold, and eliminate oral ulcer, stomatitis, otitis media, sore throat and other virtual and cold fires caused by virtual fire or strong cold fire in the body.

3 Can you soak your feet with safflower tea due to yin deficiency? It depends.

Soaking feet with safflower can promote blood circulation, dredge menstruation, dissipate blood stasis and relieve pain. For example, people with yin deficiency are accompanied by low back pain, leg pain, shoulder pain, systemic pain, insomnia, and fear of cold. Red flower soaking feet has a good relieving effect.

However, because safflower has the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, if women in menstrual period and pregnancy can't soak their feet with safflower, it will easily lead to an increase in menstrual blood volume and a slippery fetus; Especially weak people are not suitable for use, especially those with blood deficiency and long illness. Soaking feet with safflower can easily lead to dizziness and insufficient blood supply to the brain. Patients with heart disease should also be forbidden to use it, so as not to aggravate the condition. At the same time, the time for safflower to soak feet should not be too long, and it is also necessary to avoid soaking feet on an empty stomach.

4 Can you soak your feet with ginger due to yin deficiency? Soaking feet with ginger is not recommended.

Chinese medicine believes that ginger has the function of dispelling cold and relieving exterior syndrome, can stimulate capillaries and promote local blood circulation and metabolism. For some people who are afraid of cold and have cold hands and feet, it is good to soak their feet with ginger. However, patients with yin deficiency and excessive fire belong to people who are afraid of heat. It is best not to choose ginger for soaking feet, because ginger is a kind of hot Chinese herbal medicine, which can warm the body, dispel cold and help yang. People with yin deficiency and flourishing fire will get worse if they soak their feet with Jiang Shui for a long time.

It is suggested that patients with yin deficiency and excessive fire can choose Chinese herbal medicines, such as asparagus, Ophiopogon japonicus and Polygonatum sibiricum. Nourish yin and reduce fire when soaking feet.