Nutrition and Supplementation
B vitamins help restore nerve health. Experts recommend a 50- to 75-mg daily dose of vitamin B complex.
Herbal Therapy
Ginger can stimulate the circulatory system. To boost circulation to the affected areas, try drinking hot ginger tea. To make the tea, boil 1 ounce of the root in 1 cup water for 15 to 20 minutes; strain.
Homeopathy
For frosbitten fingers or toes that are red and itchy and tmgle, take Agaricus.
Hydrotherapy
Frostbitten skin should be warmed slowly. To do so, immerse yourself in a neutral bath slightly cooler than body temperature), and slowly increase temperature to just above body temperature.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture Following conventional medical treatment, acupuncture can be used to improve circulation, which may help prevent permanent nerve damage.
Acupressure This modality can be used to increase the flow of blood to the affected area, which should speed healing. The acupressure points to be manipulated will depend on the location of the frostbite.
Chinese Herbal Therapy Peony and Dong Quai formulas may be helpful in improving circulation to the affected area.
