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1.10. Reduce foot swelling Ginger salt mixed with hot water helps reduce swelling of the feet, hot water improves blood circulation. Such a foot bath will help improve circulation, reduce and prevent blood and fluid stasis in the feet/ankles.
2. Different ways to soak your feet with ginger water
2.1. How to soak your feet in traditional ginger water To get the most out of ginger, use fresh ginger and simmer it. (Avoid boiling will strip away its essential oils and thus reduce its medicinal properties.) While dried ginger can be used for a foot soak, fresh ginger is best.
Cut ginger into small pieces about 1 knuckle and mince or puree. Place the grated ginger in a medium saucepan and add 1 quart of water. Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not boil. Meanwhile, pour hot water into a basin or basin large enough for both feet. Strain the ginger juice into a larger bucket with hot water; remove ginger. Comfort in your feet, relax and enjoy. When the foot bath cools, refresh the basin with hot water to keep the temperature right. Have a thermos of hot water or an electric teapot ready. Or you can use the foot bath machines available on the market that are very convenient but also very affordable. You just need to process ginger and put it in a filter bag, drop it into the foot bath machine and turn on the start switch, then enjoy it.
2.2. Ginger water foot soak with other herbs. Other medicinal ingredients improve a wide range of symptoms. For their refreshing feeling as well as their healing properties, add a few drops of essential oils like lavender or rose. You can also add ginger to any of the following decoctions if you also want to boost circulation and ward off cold germs.
Simmer 1⁄4 to 1/3 cup dry herbs, like angelica or dandelion, for 40 minutes. Simmer with 1 cup of fresh herbs, like rosemary, for 20 minutes. Without simmering, add directly to a hot bath: lemon juice, vinegar, Epsom salt, alcohol, or 5 drops essential oil (mix in a carrier oil like olive oil) Angelica Root (1/3 cup) and dried longan (2 tbsp) —Relaxes, brightens and helps reduce pigmentation problems
Dandelion root —Locks in heat and disease-causing toxins
Epsom salt — Relieves constipation and tired; muscle relaxation
Rosemary — Creates warmth and aids memory
Tea tree oil (add 5 drops to a carrier oil like olive oil) or vinegar —For fungal infections; to combat foot odor
Vinegar or lemon juice —Softens calloused feet
Vodka or whiskey (1⁄4 cups) —Boosts circulation (cheap alcohol is good too).
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