3.25.2010 11:26 AM

DIY Home Remedy: Hot Chili and Mustard Foot Oil Cold Feet Treatment

This hot oil helps restore circulation and warmth to cold feet.

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Apply this hot oil to your feet every night before bed to improve circulation and to help prevent cold feet and chilblains.

Photo: Grow Your Own Drugs

By TDG Community

This hot oil will make the blood race to your feet. Apply every day before bed to improve circulation and to help prevent cold feet and chilblains.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups (500 ml) sunflower oil
2-4 fresh whole red chilies (cayenne), chopped
50 g gingerroot, chopped or crushed
50 g black pepper
50 g mustard powder

PREPARATION
1. In the top of a double boiler, place the sunflower oil, chopped chilies, gingerroot, black pepper, and mustard powder. Stir to mix. Heat the mixture gently for 1 hour.

2. Strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Filter the oil into sterilized dark glass bottles.

USE: Rub a little of the oil directly into the feet at night to encourage circulation. Note: This oil does heat the skin, so wash your hands after use; keep away from eyes and other sensitive areas.

STORAGE: Keeps for up to 6 months.

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