What is the effect and efficacy of soaking feet in Sichuan pepper?
Sichuan pepper is not only a common kitchen seasoning, but also has rich medicinal properties. Some people like to soak their feet with peppercorns, believing that it can play a role in reducing inflammation, sterilization, repelling cold, and relieving fatigue. So, what are the specific functions and effects of pepper foot soaking?
First of all, soaking feet in peppercorns can play a role in anti-inflammatory and sterilization. Zanthoxylum contains a beneficial ingredient called zanthoxylum, which has a strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, and can effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of a variety of bacteria. Therefore, adding some Sichuan pepper when soaking feet can effectively alleviate athlete's foot, itchy feet and other uncomfortable symptoms, and also has a good prevention and treatment effect on some common foot bacterial infections.
Secondly, soaking feet in peppercorns has the effect of warming up the body. Zanthoxylum pepper is warm in nature, has the effect of dissipating cold in temperature, and can play a certain role in relieving some joint pain, muscle soreness and other problems caused by cold invasion. In winter or cold season, soaking feet with peppercorns can promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, and have the effect of warming up the body and driving away cold.
In addition, soaking feet in peppercorns also has the effect of relieving fatigue. After standing or walking for a long time, it is easy to cause fatigue and swelling of the feet. At this time, soaking your feet in peppercorns can promote blood circulation in your feet, relieve muscle tension and fatigue, and reduce swelling and pain. At the same time, the volatile oil components in Sichuan pepper can also relax the nerves, relieve stress, and have the effect of soothing the body and mind.
In addition to the above effects, there are some other effects of foot soaking in Sichuan peppercorns. For example, soaking feet in peppercorns can promote sleep and improve sleep quality;It can relieve symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and uterine cold in women;It can also enhance the body's immunity and prevent the occurrence of colds and other diseases.