The efficacy of moxa foot soak is not yet clear, clinically commonly used in medicine is the use of moxa leaves, moxa leaves foot soak efficacy without gender distinction, the use of moxa leaves foot soak can play a role in relieving fatigue, promote local blood circulation, warm meridians and so on.
Mugwort leaves, the leaves of the plant Artemisia absinthium, family Asteraceae. There are warm menstruation to stop bleeding (warm the human body meridians, stop bleeding in the body), dispersing cold pain (through the removal of cold in the body to relieve pain), the effect of dampness and itching. It is used for treating vomiting of blood, leakage of menstruation (excessive menstrual flow or dripping), bleeding during pregnancy, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, restlessness of the fetus, and cold pain in the heart and abdomen (cold pain in the location of the heart and abdomen).
People with yin deficiency and blood heat should be cautious of taking moxa leaves.
Using moxa leaves to soak the feet can help relieve fatigue, promote local blood circulation, warm the meridians, dispel dampness and relieve itching. However, its effect is limited. If you want to achieve the desired effect, it is recommended to use moxa leaves under the guidance of a doctor.
If there is any discomfort after soaking feet in moxa leaves, it is recommended to stop using it and seek medical advice in time.