Daily foot soaking has a certain effect on getting rid of dampness. But simply with hot water feet almost no effect, but also need to follow the doctor’s instructions to join some of the drugs to dispel dampness, and with the taking of drugs to dispel dampness.
People’s feet have many acupuncture points and veins, corresponding to the human organism of the five organs and six bowels, foot soak is mainly to promote blood circulation in the body, smooth meridians; can also help you sleep, tranquilize the mind to relieve fatigue; on the elimination of dampness in addition to the cold also has a certain effect.
According to the patient’s symptoms, you can also add some blood, pain, warming drugs, such as moxa, pepper, safflower, cinnamon sticks and so on.
It should be noted that the foot soaking temperature is usually controlled at 40 ~ 43 ℃, as well as foot soaking time to maintain 20 ~ 30 minutes can be, according to the purpose of foot soaking, water temperature, time can be slightly adjusted.
If the body is serious dampness should be timely consultation, by the doctor to give targeted treatment. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, not on their own.