Natural diuretics or diuretic herbs: a list of plants that eliminate negative symptoms and remove excess fluid from the body

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Anatoly Shishigin

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All diuretic herbs are actively used in folk medicine to combat swelling and problems with deurination. Traditional recipes have a much gentler effect than classical medicines. Therefore, many herbal remedies are prescribed even to pregnant women, children and patients with chronic insufficiency.

Before you start taking diuretic herbs, you need to consult a specialist to determine the presence of individual contraindications. It is necessary to pay tribute to herbal medicines in the fight against genitourinary diseases.

Impact on the body

Diuretics, from which healing herbal tea is brewed, have a diuretic effect on the body: they remove excess fluid accumulated in the soft tissues of the body. This natural remedy also helps people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system, stagnation of urine in the body, and problems of the genitourinary system.

Interesting fact. Many drugs, due to their synthetic nature, have a detrimental effect on the liver. Diuretic herbs that a person takes for swelling of the legs do not cause any harm to it. In this regard, they are often prescribed to children, pregnant women and elderly people.

Contraindications and side effects

Self-selection of a diuretic without certain knowledge can worsen your health instead of benefiting it.
This is due to other properties of herbal ingredients. They may not be suitable due to the individual characteristics of the body and may not have the desired effect. General contraindications to the use of herbal diuretics are:

• possible allergy to components of the preparations;
• BPH;
• nephritis, nephrosis (the use of herbs that irritate the kidney parenchyma should not be included in the main composition of the collection).

There are several categories of patients who should not take herbal remedies without a doctor’s recommendation:

• children under 6 years old;
• women who are breastfeeding;
• pregnant women.

In order to exclude the occurrence of some side effects, you should carefully study the composition of the diuretic collection for the presence of allergens. If you have a tendency to allergies, it is recommended to consult not only a nephrologist, but also an allergist.

Environmentally friendly ingredients in herbal preparations can also cause side effects. But usually the negative consequences of taking diuretic herbs are associated with non-compliance with the rules for taking them. For example, in case of an overdose or a slight but systematic excess of the dose, the following symptoms may appear:

• nausea;
• dehydration;
• diarrhea;
• decrease in blood volume in the body;
• symptoms of intoxication.

If signs of illness appear, you should stop taking the herbal mixture. Compliance with all instructions when consuming herbal preparations with a diuretic effect significantly reduces the likelihood of adverse reactions, and excess liquid will be evacuated from the human body without causing any negative effects.

Limitations in use

Despite their obvious advantage over synthetic drugs, diuretic herbs are not recommended for everyone. You should refrain from taking:

• A child under 12 years of age.
• Women who are pregnant.
• People suffering from diabetes.
• Patients with hypertension.
• People with nephrosis.
• Patients with allergies.
• For mothers when breastfeeding.
• Patients with a tumor process in the body.
• If you have kidney stones and insufficiency.
• In the absence of the proper amount of potassium and zinc in the body.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that, in addition to getting rid of excess fluid, diuretic teas also remove many useful components from the body. For example, a chamomile decoction can “take away” the calcium it needs from the body, which subsequently has a detrimental effect on teeth and bones.

When should you not take diuretic herbs?

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Why does swelling occur?

Swelling is not always a cause for concern, although it indicates changes in the body. For example, when a woman is expecting a child, serious changes occur inside her. The result of which is often the appearance of edema.

Excessive amounts of fluid accumulate in the body under other circumstances. There may be several reasons for this:

• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Pregnancy.
• Diseases associated with the spine, and some others.

The result is a rapid appearance and increase in the number of edema on the body.

But the most common cause is varicose veins. Blood stagnates in the venous vessels, which leads to an increase in fluid pressure on their internal walls. As a result, everything unnecessary comes out into the nearby tissues, which entails serious swelling, which can only be dealt with by using special medications.

Other anti-edema remedies

To take all medications for edema, you must consult a doctor. You need to make sure that the composition does not contain parabens, fragrances, dyes, animal or mineral fats. Such substances can accumulate and cause harm to the body. Problem areas with swelling should be treated twice a day, in the evening two hours before bedtime. Cleanse facial skin, remove makeup. Do not stretch the skin, rub the eyelids, put pressure on the eye area, or apply medications to the edge of the eyelid.

Ointments and gels

Blepharogel is the most popular. It contains hyaluronic acid and aloe juice, glycerin. These substances help remove puffiness, fine wrinkles, moisturize the skin, and heal small wounds.

Heparin ointment, in addition to its main use, is used by cosmetologists. The components included in its composition promote the resorption of bruises and bruises under the eyes, and reduce wrinkles.

Traumeel is a homeopathic ointment. Chamomile, belladonna, arnica, witch hazel, which are part of it, have a regenerating and calming effect

Troxevasin - gel. Can be used as a remedy against edema, promotes the resorption of hematomas.

Troxerutin. Decongestant, anti-inflammatory, venotonic, angioprotective and antioxidant agent.

Blefarogel

Heparin ointment

Traumeel

Troxevasin

Troxerutin

Cosmetical tools

The line of cosmetics for bags and puffiness under the eyes is presented in the form of firming or moisturizing creams that are applied under basic makeup. There are also cooling ointments and creams for the delicate area around the eyes. Before the first use of care products, it is necessary to conduct a test to exclude the occurrence of allergic reactions. You need to apply a small amount of cream or ointment to your wrist and observe for half an hour. The lack of reaction makes it possible to use the care product. If allergies occur, it should not be used.

Cosmetic masks help eliminate swelling. You can choose one that suits you, both in a pharmacy and in a chain of stores. Massaging the area around the eyes and the entire face will help cope with swelling. It improves skin elasticity, reduces muscle tension, promotes tissue regeneration and activation of cellular metabolism, and eliminates swelling of the eyelids. Massage should be carried out after cleansing the facial skin with special products. After the procedure, apply cream or use a mask.

Characteristic features of edema

Diseases of this kind have characteristic features:

• They appear in the evening.
• Swelling increases in sitting and lying positions, decreases while walking.
• Excess fluid is accompanied by pain and heaviness in the legs.
• Edema associated with heart disease involves shortness of breath, but edema caused by varicose veins does not.

Interesting fact. Herbal treatment has been proven not just for years or decades, but for entire millennia. In the absence of specialized drugs, our ancestors saved themselves exclusively by roots, bushes and other vegetation. This gives us the right to consider diuretic herbs as one of the most proven and effective remedies today.

For swelling of the legs

Swelling of the extremities can be a concern with pathologies of the heart, vascular system, and kidneys. Diuretic preparations for edema, made from herbs, help ensure that excess water leaves the body, and the filtration capacity of the kidneys is regenerated.

Diuretic herbs for swollen legs:

• tricolor violet;
• anise;
• St. John's wort;
• pharmaceutical chamomile;
• calendula;
• juniper;
• horsetail;
• corn silk;
• lingonberry leaves;
• knotweed;
• peppermint.

How to prepare a diuretic for edema - recipes:

1. Take 10 g of juniper seeds and brew in 250 liters of hot water. In order for the juniper to release all its beneficial microelements into the decoction, you need to wait 2-3 hours, then drink 50 ml 3 times daily on an empty stomach. These seeds can be added to diuretics for edema. They should not be used for hypertension, pregnancy, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, or chronic nephritis.
2. Pour 10 g of flax seeds into a container and brew in 0.5 liters of boiling water, wait until it cools. The taste is bitter, so you can add granulated sugar and honey. It is the strongest remedy, so it is advisable to carry out treatment during weekends and holidays, because the number of urges to go to the toilet increases to 10 per day. It is impossible to be treated for exacerbation of abdominal diseases.
3. You need to brew 2 tsp. dry anise leaves in 1.5 liters of boiling water. This remedy falls into the category of strong diuretic herbs for edema. It should be taken three times daily for 3-4 days. Prohibited for pregnant women and patients with chronic abdominal diseases. It also relieves swelling of the legs in the elderly.
4. Place 15 g of birch leaves in a container and pour 300 ml of hot water into it. Drink 50 ml three times daily. Does not cause allergies. Does not negatively affect the child's body. It is important to treat patients with chronic nephritis with caution. An herb for the kidneys that relieves swelling from the legs in just 2-3 applications.
5. Brew 2 tsp. tricolor violets in 500 ml of hot water. This diuretic herb for swelling of the legs also improves conditions with various pathologies of the urinary system.

Decongestant diuretic herbal preparations:

1. Diuretic collection 1. It can be used to treat the urinary system with urinary retention, pyelonephritis, and urolithiasis. Ingredients: rose hips, calendula, chamomile flowers, plantain leaves, lingonberries. All components are mixed in the same ratio. You need to pour 20 g into a jar and pour 1.5 liters of boiling water. This diuretic collection of herbs is taken according to the scheme three times daily, 1/3 cup.
2. The collection is diuretic 2. The composition contains powerful components that quickly remove liquid. To prepare it at home you need the roots of lovage and steelweed, and juniper fruits. Ingredients in equal proportions. To prepare a daily portion you need 1 tbsp. l. herbal mixture per 300 ml of boiling water. This urological diuretic is contraindicated during pregnancy and pyelonephritis.

If you don’t want to prepare diuretic herbal mixtures at home, you can buy ready-made ones from the pharmacy.

How to get rid of swelling

There are several ways to treat swelling. In addition to herbs and decoctions, there are at least two more effective methods:

• Exclusion from the diet of salt, sweets, coffee and smoked products. They all aggravate the situation and contribute to increased swelling. It is necessary to give preference to fruits, vegetables, dairy products and dietary poultry meat.
• Water baths. A completely elementary way to prevent edema - you just need to take a contrast shower or add salt to the water. This will have a positive effect on getting rid of the problem as quickly as possible.

Folk diuretics during pregnancy

Since the kidneys are under increased stress during pregnancy, many expectant mothers complain of increased swelling of the legs. A diuretic during pregnancy is a harmless medicine for the fetus, and has a systemic effect in the female body. For pregnant women, this means normalization of water balance, stability of the nervous system, internal comfort and a full sleep phase. Before drinking the decoction, consult a physician. The recipe is as follows:

Pour chopped chicory root (1 tbsp) into 1 liter of boiling water. Bring the broth to a boil, do not remove from heat for 10-12 minutes. Part of the composition boils away; there is no need to add water to the initial consistency. Infuse, cool, take orally before meals, a third of a glass three times a day. You can add blue cornflower to the herbal composition in moderate portions.

Best Diuretic Herbs

And, of course, diuretic herbs. The list of them is quite long. All are effective in treating:

• Rose hip. It is very useful for normalizing the functioning of the immune system, has a mild diuretic effect and strengthens the body. Kidneys, heart, blood vessels - rose hips effectively restore their functionality. To prepare a decoction, 1.5 - 2 tablespoons of the herb are mixed with 410 milliliters of hot water. It is advisable to place the resulting liquid in a thermal mug so that it does not lose its healing properties.
• Chamomile. This herb has a very wide range of actions: it disinfects, soothes, prevents inflammation and causes a diuretic effect. Chamomile decoction is very popular and is considered one of the most proven. Taking it helps relieve insomnia, anxiety, kidney inflammation and edema.
• Nettle. It thins, strengthens, and is an excellent diuretic. Nettle is most compatible with other remedies, so it is often used as one of the components of herbal preparations. It acts very gently and gradually.

To make a decoction, you need to grind nettle leaves together with birch, thorn berries and elderflowers. Pour one tablespoon of the mixture into 220 milliliters of hot water and leave for 15 minutes. After this, strain and drink in the morning before your main meal.

• Bearberry. This plant is also a diuretic, but a potent one. If you want to get rid of swelling caused by pregnancy or as a result of bladder problems, this remedy will be ideal for you. It is necessary to take a glass of decoction made from 1 tablespoon of bearberry and 210 milliliters of water once a day.
• Milk thistle. The diuretic does not have a powerful effect on the genitourinary canal and is effective for a short time, which is often sufficient. The herb can be taken literally every hour. Milk thistle is the most effective remedy in the treatment of urinary tract diseases. The reason is the plant’s ability to remove toxins from the body, relieve spasms and fight inflammatory processes.

Interesting fact. Rosehip is an incredibly healthy plant that contains a large amount of various vitamins (for example, C) and is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. It is able to nourish the body, cleanse it and remove toxins. Very tasty drinks and herbal medicines, such as Kholosas, are made from rose hips.

Indications for use

You can use herbs that have strong diuretic properties only after a thorough examination and mandatory consultation with a urologist or nephrologist. During a long treatment course, it is extremely important to periodically replace one of the components used with another. The doctor's control also concerns the principle of preparing home medicine and the daily dosage of taking it.

Among the indications for the use of such herbs it is worth highlighting:

• pathologies of the urinary system, in which swelling, inflammation and hypertension are observed;
• the consequences of alcohol abuse, in which it is necessary to remove the hangover syndrome and remove toxic substances from the body;
• after long-term use of antibiotics;
• as a preventive measure against the formation of stones after their removal;
• food poisoning, when it is necessary to eliminate the consequences of intoxication.

The use of decoctions and infusions when necessary to lose weight is not effective, since in this way liquid is removed from the body and excess fat is not burned.

How to choose a diuretic

Self-prescription of herbs and herbs with a diuretic effect is dangerous because it can cause unpredictable reactions in the body. You need consultation with a competent specialist. It is best to buy herbal infusions and components of decoctions at the pharmacy in the format of filtration bags. If the purchase is made on the market or from hand, you need to pay attention to the quality of the raw materials. If there is mold on the herbs, there is dust or a foreign smell, it is better to refuse the purchase.

Herbal preparations

Herbal preparations do not contain synthetic substances. They are prescribed to pregnant women for problems with the urethra and water accumulation in the body. These diuretics contain all the necessary herbs to promote frequent urination and cleansing.

The following diuretics are available:

1. Canephron. German manufacturers have created tablets from rosemary and lovage. Sold in the form of a solution with alcohol and capsules. Dosage regimen: 2 capsules three times a day for 2 weeks. They are not the strongest in terms of intensity of impact, but have a minimum of contraindications, only diabetes.
2. Eufillin. It has diuretic properties, but is indicated for bronchial asthma and shortness of breath. Contraindicated for people with heart disease.

On average, ready-made herbal diuretics in capsules and drops cost 300-500 rubles.