Question
What home remedies are there for children who often get chapped hands and feet?
Answer
Based on your description, the child’s symptoms indicate a blockage in the meridians and collaterals. Here are some guidance suggestions: 1. I recommend that you use moxa sticks to perform moxibustion on the affected areas of the child about half an hour after lunch each day. The moxibustion time should not be too long, about ten to fifteen minutes for both hands. To prevent recurrence, start moxibustion for the child every autumn, not every day, but once or twice a week. 2. Additionally, I suggest giving the child a foot soak with mugwort leaves. Since the child has a robust yang, it is not recommended to use a large amount; a pinch is sufficient.