Burning Sensation in Feet – Top 15 Simple and Efficient Remedies

Walking Barefoot Burning Sensation in Feet

Burning sensation in feet is a common complaint. It may develop due to a number of causes, from nerve damage in the legs (neuropathy) to that ‘pins and needles’ pain creeping up your feet called paresthesia.

Usually, the sensation can be described as tingling or burning. It can come and go, be constant or intermittent. It can also range in intensity, from mild to severe, from acute to chronic.

The burning feet can be explained by other causes as well:

  • Diabetes.
  • Alcoholism.
  • Nerve injuries.
  • Fatigue.
  • Chronic kidney disease.
  • Lyme disease.
  • Deficiencies of vitamin B12 and B6, folic acid, calcium, or thiamine.
  • HIV/AIDS.
  • Fluid retention or edema.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Inflamed blood vessels.
  • Low thyroid levels.
  • Athletes’ foot.

Accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of foot pain is crucial to ensure the right treatment is being followed. The next natural home remedies focus on preventing further nerve damage, easing the pain and providing relief.

Burning Sensation in Feet – Top 15 Natural Remedies

Walking Barefoot Burning Sensation in Feet

1. Cold Water

Most cases of burning sensation in the feet and hands occur when the blood flow is compromised. Needless to say, a good blood circulation is crucial to fixing the problem.

The quickest and at hand solution to reduce the burning, the swelling, and the tingling is to submerge your feet in cold water.

Simply fill a foot tub or an adequate container with cold water. Soak your feet in for a few minutes. Don’t overdo it, because you might end up with other problems in the end. Just repeat the cold water immersions daily or until the desired results show up.

2. Epsom Salt

Burning Sensation in Feet

Epsom Salt is a bit of a misnomer. Named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, the white particles are actually a pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate.

The main ingredient in Epsom Salt, magnesium sulfate is long known as a cure for a number of ailments. The inorganic salt is the one responsible for stimulating and repairing nerve activity while reducing pain and swelling.

There’s no itch a good Epsom salt soak can’t scratch. However, there’s a catch. Epsom salt is not suitable for those suffering from diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure.

How to use:

Put half a cup of magnesium sulfate in a container big enough to cover your feet. Pour warm water and mix well. Soak for up to 15 minutes. Repeat as many times as desired for a few days.

3. Turmeric

An essential ingredient in curries, turmeric has been used as a spice to flavor foods for centuries. While the unassuming root of the Curcuma longa plant colors your dishes in a brightly orange hue, it can also exert a handful of medicinal properties and healing powers.

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can help improve the blood flow in the body. A powerful antioxidant, curcumin will ease the swelling and reduce the pain that accompanies burning sensation in feet.

How to use:

As a drinking medicine, mix one to two teaspoons with one glass of warm water. Ingest twice daily. Alternatively, you can make a paste by adding two tablespoons to enough water for desired consistency. Apply the mixture on the affected area two times a day.

Be warned, though, turmeric is a natural fabric dye and it will leave stains on your skin. Nothing a thorough wash can’t solve.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

Not only will the apple cider vinegar in your kitchen cupboard balance the pH level of the body, it can also help alleviate burning sensation in feet. Soaking in or drinking the vinegar will restore your organism’s equilibrium.

How to use:

Add one to two tablespoons of unfiltered apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water, and soak for 20 minutes daily. You can also drink the mixture for faster results.

Apple cider vinegar is also a great home remedy for Athlete’s Foot, a fungal infection which can cause irritation for long periods of time. Soak your feet twice daily in a 50/50 mixture of raw apple cider vinegar and water.

5. Ginger

One of the medicinal uses of ginger lies in increasing and improving blood circulation in the body, thus making this herb another effective remedy for burning sensations in feet.

You can consume, use as a soak or apply on the feet in an oil massage. One piece of ginger a day takes your pain away.

How to use:

Take a piece of ginger and extract the juice out of it. Mix one teaspoon of it with some warm coconut, vegetable or olive oil. Use the mixture to massage your feet for up to 15 minutes. Repeat daily.

Alternatively, drink two to three cups of ginger tea every day. You can also combine a cup of milk diluted with water with powdered ginger. Boil them together until the milk alone remains. Add some brown sugar if you have a sweet tooth. Consume daily for a week.

Or simply add some ginger tea to some warm water in a tub and soak your feet in it.

6. Bitter Gourd

Bitter Gourd Cut Burning Sensation in Feet

Also known as balsam pear, bitter gourd first makes an appearance on the remedy stage in Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest medical systems.

How to use:

The leaves are the part of the bitter gourd to provide physical relief from the burning sensation in your feet. Grind a handful with a little water until they reach a smooth paste-like consistency. Apply the mixture on the affected area. You’ll feel the result immediately. Repeat daily until you get rid of the symptoms.

7. Thyme

This herb is highly recommended to combat burning sensation in hands and feet. Thyme works for your body on a number of levels. It decreases constricted blood vessels while also stimulating the circulation. Its antimicrobial properties can be used to treat Athlete’s foot.

How to use:

Soak a handful of thyme in two separate bowls. Take two foot tubs. Fill one with cold water and the other with hot water. Add the soaked herb along with the water from the bowl in each tub. Take turns soaking your feet in the hot water first for 3-5 minutes, then in the cold water for the same length of time. Keep at it for 20 minutes and repeat once a day.

8. Hawthorn Berry

Burning Sensation in Feet

According to herbalists, hawthorn helps dilate blood vessels and increase circulation, thus easing the pain. This tiny shrub that grows in the northern hemisphere sees its fruits, leaves, and flowers processed into tinctures and used mainly for heart conditions.

How to use:

You can mix one tablespoon of hawthorn and one glass of water, and make a cup of tea. Drink twice daily for results.

9. Henna Leaves

You must be acquainted with henna tattoos, but there’s more to this herb than its use as a skin ink. Henna, or Mehendi, is also highly effective for easing burning sensation in feet and hands.

How to use:

Grab a handful of the evergreen leaves or, if not available, some henna powder from the stores. Make a paste by mixing it with lemon juice or vinegar. Apply it on the affected area. Let it rest for a few hours, then wash it off thoroughly. It will leave some stains for a few days, but you can just tell people you’ve been attending a Hindu wedding.

10. Neem Flowers

Neem Flower

The neem tree, distant relative to the luxurious mahogany, foregoes every inch square of its built, from root to leaves to flowers to the benefit of people.

The flowers have been used ever since ayurvedic times. You can put to test their high medicinal value and anti-inflammatory properties yourself.

How to use:

Soak a handful of neem flowers in a bowl of water. Leave for 10 hours. Take the flowers and squeeze them of the remaining water. Consume the liquid in the bowl. Don’t overdose. Drink only a small quantity several times a day.

11. Vitamin B3

We mentioned earlier how vitamin deficiency is one of the causes leading to burning sensation in feet at night or day. The surest way to deal with the pain, in this case, is by supplementing your vitamin dose.

B3, or niacin, can help promote blood circulation, strengthen nerves and improve overall health.

How to use:

As this list identifies natural home remedies, we will not send you to the drug store to buy the B3 supplements. You can simply find the necessary intake of vitamins in grains – wheat bran, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast – milk, yogurt, egg yolks, beans, peas, peanuts, or green vegetables. Any number of food contains a certain amount of B3. You just have to consume it.

12. Oil

Add a few drops of lavender, peppermint or rosemary oil to a bucket of water. Soak your feet in for up to half an hour. It will give you ease from the constant burning sensation.

Alternatively, you can use castor oil directly on the feet and hands to reduce the pain.

13. Massage

Foot Masssage Burning Sensation in Feet

If done correctly, a massage can promote blood circulation naturally and soothe the pain. Learn some techniques online, or enlist the help of a friend. A first hint would be to use upward, firm strokes.

It’s better to have some oil or cream at hand. Also, rub the soles of your feet thoroughly for at least 15 minutes. That burning sensation in feet will just melt away.

14. Exercise

Exercise might be the last effort you want to engage in when your feet are burning pins and needles. Still, jogging, running, or simply power walking will improve overall health and stimulate blood flow in the body.

It will not only help prevent the burning sensation in legs and feet but treat it if you are already experiencing the symptoms. The best option is to walk on a soft surface, like sand or grass.

15. Proper Shoes

Not a natural remedy per se, but preventing the burning sensation from creeping up in your feet has much to do with your choice of footwear. Remember to buy shoes with cushioned insoles if you know you’re prone to pain in the foot.

High heels are a big no-no if you care for your daily comfort.

Usually, your feet will let you know they’re starved for blood by sending you painful signals. The burning sensation in feet accompanied by tingling and numbness might very well be just the start of it if you don’t solve the problem in due time.

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