Cayenne & Olive Oil Foot Compress
Tags
- Cold Feet
- Neuropathy
- Poor Circulation
Suitable For
- Adults
Description
A compress combining olive oil and cayenne pepper powder applied to the soles of the feet to stimulate circulation and warmth in cold or numb extremities.
Benefits
- Cayenne pepper (capsaicin) stimulates blood flow, strengthens circulation and helps warm cold feet.
- Olive oil provides a carrier, preventing irritation while holding the pepper on the skin.
- Useful for people with peripheral neuropathy, underactive thyroid or poor circulation; may also be applied to the throat for hypothyroidism.
Preparation & Use
Place plastic wrap on a surface and lay a double layer of absorbent paper on top. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the paper and spread it. Sprinkle about half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper per foot onto the oiled paper. Place the foot directly onto the mixture, fold the plastic over and put on a snug sock to hold it in place. Leave overnight. Repeat nightly until circulation improves.
Cautions and who should avoid it
No cautions have been recorded yet. That does not mean there are none.
Interactions
No interactions have been recorded for this remedy. That does not mean there are none.
Not yet medically reviewed
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