Reflexology foot bath is actually very powerful medicine

Soaking your feet in a basin of soothing herbal infusion is more than relaxing, it’s potent medicine. There are lots of capillaries ending on the feet that can serve as little highways of health to the rest of the body. All it takes is a few simple tools and a comfy chair in which to enjoy the treatment.

Most people think of foot baths as a superficial treatment, but this technique is actually very powerful medicine.  Serious conditions like edema, trench foot, and Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) respond rapidly to a good herbal foot bath. The key is to treat the condition properly with the correct herb.

For chronic conditions, keep to a schedule. One treatment won’t fix the problem. Regular foot baths in conjunction with a routine that includes supplementary herbs, diet amendments, and exercise work best. Use this routine with the advice of a qualified healthcare practitioner if you have a medical concern.

1. Sage
Sage is wonderfully soothing for an herbal foot bath. It has a slightly medicinal scent, that will dissipate when your feet dry.

Sage makes a great base for your herbal foot bath for feet that have an odor due to excessive sweating. If your feet do sweat more than normal, keep an eye out for yeast overgrowth as well. This would be red, cracked, and itchy areas on the feet that seem to just never go away. Adding sage and cider vinegar to the footbath is a great way to combat this.

2. Thyme
If you are looking for that tingly, refreshing feeling in a footbath, then thyme is your go-to herb. Fragrant and soothing, thyme will refresh your tired feet. Try using it fresh or dry, and remember, thyme is one of those herbs that keeps it scent well. Don't be afraid to use that old thyme you are hesitant to use in your latest pot roast recipe.

3. Sweet Marjoram
Sweet marjoram is perfect for a soothing foot bath. The heady scent will refresh your feet and refresh your senses at the same time. Add some sea salt to the water and sprinkle in your sweet marjoram. This is a great pick me up after standing on your feet all day.