Foot soaks are an invaluable supplement to acupuncture treatment and should be part of a general wellness routine. Acupuncturists recommend starting off with daily soaks for an extended period, in conjunction with an acupuncture course.
These herbal foot soaks are carefully sourced, from their ingredients to the packaging. Every herb used in their production is handpicked using sustainably made tools and harvested according to traditional Tibetan culture and ecology.
The Benefits
Soaking your feet in a warm herbal bath stimulates blood flow, opening new channels of communication with other parts of the body through foot capillaries. Herbs in these soaks penetrate skin layers directly for absorption by systemically absorbed similar to how tinctures and patches work; additionally, hot soak vapors also open breathing channels which reduce congestion while supporting lung function.
Dr Andrew Miles DOM (acupuncture) and Dr Xuelan Qiu PhD (pharmacology) developed and sourced these soaks using herbs that were specially selected by them from Tibet using traditional Tibetan tools that protect root integrity for sustainable harvest. Herbs were carefully collected at just the right time of year to ensure maximum effectiveness of each herb soak.
These herbal soaks also contain Karu cha, an exclusive Tibetan black salt known for its abundance in potassium, calcium, iron, aluminum, titanium manganese barium strontium magnesium copper silicon and sulphur content – giving the water its spa quality as well as helping contribute to longevity in mice through Klotho gene-related pathways.
Not only can these soaks increase overall circulation in the body, they’re especially beneficial in treating musculoskeletal conditions. By clearing away channel obstructions caused by wind, phlegm, cold or blood stasis – as well as providing chronic inflammation pain relief – these soaks are an invaluable therapeutic treatment tool.
These foot soaks not only promote sweating and water metabolism, but they can also stimulate sweating to flush away toxins from the body. Furthermore, their warming herbs increase heart rate similar to mild exercise for cardiovascular benefits; thus making this type of foot soak contraindicated in individuals with severe cardiovascular disease, open wounds or any condition worsened by increased blood flow.
These therapeutic foot soaks can provide the perfect complement to acupuncture, physical therapy and an anti-inflammatory diet. With regular use they can enhance natural healing ability, prevent discomfort and support optimal health.
The Ingredients
Soaking feet in herbal foot soaks promotes microcirculation, helping cells shed away old and damaged tissue while also improving overall vascular health. Soaks also facilitate the flow of qi and blood throughout the body, first in feet but ultimately more broadly.
These therapeutic foot soaks feature herbs grown and harvested with care and consideration, using tools adapted from traditional Tibetan medicine that ensure they are collected without damaging their roots or at specific times of year to preserve potency and regenerate for harvests to come. Once collected, they are mixed together with Tibetan black salt as well as other nourishing ingredients into therapeutic soaks to provide therapeutic effects.
Acupuncturists frequently recommend foot soaks as an adjunct to acupuncture treatments, as this promotes healing by relieving tension in tight muscles and increasing circulation in legs and feet. Furthermore, frequent usage reduces frequency of treatments over time.
The Process
Tibetan herbal foot soaks have traditionally been part of an acupuncture treatment plan and administered daily over four to six weeks for optimal results. Our company also sells these foot soaks as part of a wellness program and to support specific conditions or for general wellness maintenance.
Foot soaks are an effective way of increasing blood circulation to the feet and stimulating lower leg channels, relieving common obstructions like wind, phlegm, or cold in these systems which cause muscle and joint complaints.
Foot soak ingredients are carefully selected and sustainably wildcrafted to guarantee quality. Harvested using traditional tools that preserve roots, and harvested according to seasonality and unique properties – this helps restore their strength for harvesting again later on. All herbs used are organic, non-GMO and free from pesticides sourced directly from Tibet before being processed in Chengdu, China.
