This section is from the book "Around-The-World Cook Book", by Mary Louise Barroll. Also available from Amazon: Around-the-world cook book.
Arnica diluted with warm water is soothing for tired and burning feet. After the lotion has dried in, rub the feet gently, using a good toilet-cream of sweet-almonds.
Always draw the blood from the ankle or the instep, toward the toes. Support the instep or the ball of the foot with the left hand, while rubbing with the right; using the downward motion on the outside of the foot, or ankle. A rotary motion on the instep is very restful.
 
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