1、 Efficacy

1. Expelling cold: wormwood itself has a strong ability to expel cold. It can also play this effect when used to soak feet. It can not only promote blood circulation, but also expel the damp and cold gas from the body. At the same time, it can also dredge the meridians and make Qi and blood smooth.

2. De asthenic fire: getting angry in summer is a common phenomenon, manifested as oral ulcer, sore throat, etc., which are all caused by the vigorous asthenic fire in the body. Soaking your feet with wormwood can make you sweat and eliminate virtual fire, which can alleviate these symptoms to a certain extent.

3. Cure colds: soaking feet with wormwood has the effect of treating colds. Wormwood itself can dispel dampness and dispel cold. When soaking feet, it can also sweat, so that the cold will dissipate with sweat, and you can recover quickly with ginger water. And for the cough caused by a cold, it also has a good therapeutic effect.

4. Relieve cramps: wormwood has the function of promoting blood circulation. It can be used to soak feet and accelerate blood circulation, so as to alleviate muscle spasm, and then treat cramps. Of course, the effect of foot soaking with massage will be better.

5. In addition to beriberi: wormwood itself has the effect of sterilization. It has a certain therapeutic effect on beriberi caused by some fungi. However, it needs long-term use, and pay attention to the cleaning and replacement of shoes and socks.

2、 Taboo

1. The longer you soak the wormwood, the better. Don't use it too long for 15-30 minutes. Soaking for too long will cause insufficient blood supply to the brain, resulting in dizziness, headache and other phenomena.

2. Not frequent: soaking feet with wormwood for a long time will also have some side effects, such as leading to virtual fire. Therefore, soaking 1-2 times a week is enough. If it is too frequent, there will be symptoms such as insufficient Qi and blood and white complexion.

3. Unfavorable crowd: for people with Yin deficiency and hot blood, it is not recommended to soak their feet with wormwood, which will not only have a therapeutic effect, but also aggravate their condition.