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Treating Beriberi: Traditional Folk Remedies

Beriberi, a common ailment caused by fungal infection, frequently occurs and recurs during spring. Patients suffer from skin damage, itching, and discomfort. If left untreated, symptoms may worsen in summer. So, how can we treat beriberi effectively? What are the traditional folk remedies? Here are some effective folk treatments for beriberi:

Folk Remedy 1: Leek Foot Bath

Prepare an appropriate amount of cleaned and chopped leeks. Pour boiling water into a footbasin and add the leeks. When the water cools to a comfortable temperature, soak your feet and massage the affected areas for about 30 minutes.

Folk Remedy 2: Polygonatum and Vinegar Foot Bath

Mix 250g of Polygonatum and 2000g of vinegar in an enamel basin. After soaking for 3 days and 3 nights (without heating or adding water), soak your affected foot in the solution for 3 hours the first time, 2 hours the second time, and 1 hour the third time, over 3 consecutive nights.

Folk Remedy 3: Salt and Ginger Foot Bath

Wash and slice an appropriate amount of ginger. Boil water with the ginger slices for a few minutes. When the water cools to a comfortable temperature, soak your feet and massage them. This not only treats beriberi but also relieves fatigue.

Folk Remedy 4: Soybean Foot Bath

Grind 150g of cleaned soybeans and boil them in water for 20 minutes on low heat. Use this water to soak your feet once it cools down, effectively treating peeling symptoms caused by beriberi.

Folk Remedy 5: White Vinegar Application

Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the affected area to relieve itching and kill bacteria. Repeat the application every half month for mild peeling.

Folk Remedy 6: Pepper and Salt Water Soak

Boil 10g of peppers and 20g of salt in water. Once the water cools, soak your feet for 20 minutes each night for a week. Reheat and reuse the solution the next day. Use with caution if you have open sores.

Folk Remedy 7: Rice Vinegar Soak

Pour 1kg of rice vinegar into a basin and soak your feet in it twice daily for about an hour each time. This has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, providing quick relief.

Folk Remedy 8: Garlic Treatment

Peel two raw garlic cloves and soak them in half a catty of vinegar for 3 days. Rub the affected area with the garlic cloves three times daily for 7-10 days. This has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Precautions in Treating Beriberi

1. While essential oil can relieve itching from mosquito bites, it does not treat fungal infections like beriberi. Pregnant women and babies should avoid using essential oils.

2. Avoid applying garlic to ulcerated skin as it can irritate and worsen the condition. Instead, consult a doctor about using diluted potassium permanganate solution to treat bacterial infections.