The efficacy of Huang Jing Ye foot soak is to kill insects and relieve itching, and promote the circulation of blood and qi in the feet, and so on.
Huang Jing leaves taste pungent, bitter, cool; to the lungs, stomach, large intestine meridian. It has the effect of relieving the surface heat, transforming dampness and neutralizing the middle (eliminating dampness, harmonizing the spleen and stomach), killing insects and relieving itching. Mainly used in the treatment of colds and fever, heatstroke, vomiting and diarrhea, enteritis, dysentery, gonorrhea (increased frequency of urination, dribbling and astringent pain), eczema, snake and insect bites and so on.
Huang Jing Ye foot soak for foot eczema, athlete’s foot, etc. has a certain relief, but also can promote the flow of blood and qi in the feet, relieve fatigue and so on.
Note that the adverse reactions and contraindications of Huang Jing Ye are not clear. If there is any discomfort after soaking feet in Huang Jing Ye, it is recommended to stop using it and seek medical advice promptly.