Diuretic herbs for edema
Content:
- Horsetail for edema
- Chamomile for edema
- Badyaga from edema
- Parsley with dill
- Celery for edema
Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues. The cause of this phenomenon is most often diseases of the heart, kidneys and other vital organs. Venous or lymphatic congestion causes swelling of the legs and arms.
Swelling of the face and eyelids indicates problems in the functioning of the kidneys. With heart disease, edema is most often formed on the legs. This is most noticeable by the end of the day. Edema is also one of the symptoms of hypertension.
Coping with the accumulation of fluid in the body can only be done by treating its root cause. As part of the general course of procedures and taking medications, it is recommended to use diuretic herbs.
In this case, it is necessary to carefully approach the choice of this drug and consult a specialist. After all, non-compliance with the dosage when taking diuretic herbs provokes an increase in blood pressure. During treatment, it is necessary to consume liquids and salt in minimal quantities. This will enhance the effect of diuretic herbs and quickly get rid of puffiness.
Horsetail for edema
Horsetail is considered an excellent diuretic that helps fight swelling due to its chemical composition. It is traditionally used in the form of tea or decoctions.
Recipe
To prepare an infusion that helps to cope with swelling, you must use four teaspoons of finely chopped horsetail herb. Further them:
- pour half a liter of boiling water;
- insist for 20 minutes;
- filter before use. Cooling is optional.
It is recommended to divide this infusion into equal portions. That is, they use it no more than three tablespoons four times a day, in this case it will help to cope with edema in a very short time. It is also important that, unlike many other remedies, horsetail infusion is not addictive.
Contraindications
Since horsetail has many different components in its composition, there are certain contraindications for its use. It will be unacceptable to use the plant in case of kidney problems (with nephritis or nephrosis), stomach ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer. This is due to the fact that horsetail can provoke irritation of these organs.
In limited quantities, teas and horsetail infusion should be used in case of accelerated blood clotting and when breastfeeding. During pregnancy, the use of horsetail is absolutely contraindicated. It is also advisable not to use drugs, the list of components of which includes horsetail, for a long time, more than three weeks in a row. It is not recommended to increase the dosage, because it can cause nausea, vomiting, pulling pain in the lumbar region.
Chamomile for edema
Pharmacy chamomile is known for its calming and restorative effects on the body. Decoctions from this medicinal plant have long been used in cosmetology, folk and traditional medicine. Chamomile has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and disinfectant effects. It is caused by such beneficial substances as flavonoids that are part of the inflorescences.
Due to the diuretic effect, chamomile decoction is used to get rid of edema. Unlike natural infusions of other herbs, it is indicated even for those patients who have increased gastric acidity. Chamomile not only allows you to get rid of excess fluid, but also normalizes the digestive tract. For patients whose edema is caused by problems with the nervous system, a decoction from this plant will be especially useful. After all, chamomile has a calming effect. Therefore, tea from it is recommended to drink to everyone who is prone to stress.
For swelling of the face, make chamomile compresses. For this, a strong broth is prepared, in which tampons are then moistened and applied to the eyes. It is also used for swelling of the legs. Inside, chamomile as a diuretic is taken in the form of herbal tea. You can brew only chamomile inflorescences or prepare a mixture by adding lemon balm, mint to them.
Badyaga from edema
A freshwater sponge that lives on rocks or trees in shallow freshwater bodies, known as badyaga. Depending on the species, there are different specimens in nature, the color of which can vary from reddish to bright green. The badyagi contains silicon needles. That is why if you rub the lumpy mass in your hands, you can feel a sharp characteristic odor and a slight tingling sensation.
Badiaga is used in cosmetology and medicine, including as a diuretic. It is necessary to harvest it in the summer. At other times of the year, the freshish sponge is not found in water bodies. The green mass should be removed from a stone or driftwood, washed well with running water and dried thoroughly by spreading it out in a thick layer in a dark place.
To use a badyagu as a diuretic, it is necessary to dilute several tablespoons of the mass in water to a thick gruel. Apply the resulting product to the body in places of edema. You can also mix badyagu with vegetable oil. The ratio of the components is 1: 1.
Parsley with dill
Parsley is a perennial herb that is widely used in the preparation of various dishes due to its aroma and high content of nutrients in it. Dried and fresh herbs are also used in medicine along with pharmaceutical preparations. One of the main properties of parsley, along with fortifying, antispasmodic, analgesic, is considered a diuretic. The plant helps well with edema and allows you to remove excess salts and uric acid from the body.
To make a tincture of parsley, you need half a teaspoon of seeds. They should be poured with cold boiled water. Infuse the medicine for 7-9 hours. During the day, take it in 2-3 tablespoons at intervals of 2 hours.
If the swelling is caused by problems with the functioning of the heart or kidneys, dry parsley seeds can be used. There are them, washed down with water, should be half an hour before meals, half a teaspoon. Parsley has a number of contraindications. So, it should not be used by pregnant women, as it promotes uterine contractions, and patients with nephritis.
Dill seeds also have a diuretic effect. Vitamins of various groups, flavonoids, essential oils are just a part of the useful elements that they contain. A tablespoon of seeds should be brewed with boiling water, left for an hour, and then the resulting infusion should be taken several times a day before meals.
Lotions can help with swelling on the face. A mixture of dill seeds and mint leaves, taken in a teaspoon, must be boiled over low heat for at least 10 minutes. In cold broth, you can moisten napkins or cotton pads for compresses. As with parsley, pregnant women should use dill carefully. Before using it as a diuretic, you should consult a doctor, and then strictly observe the doses set by him.
Celery for edema
Known for its pleasant aroma, celery is added to many dishes. It is useful for the human body, as it contains essential oils, B vitamins. Celery is used when it is necessary to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and carbohydrate metabolism, remove mucus from the mouth and nose, and destroy bacteria in the bladder and kidneys. This source of nutrients is essential in every person's diet.
Fresh herbs, juice and celery essential oil can be used as a diuretic. This plant contains potassium and magnesium. They help to remove excess fluid from the body and stimulate the production of urine. Fresh celery for treatment can be used in salads and other dishes. Also, patients are advised to drink a teaspoon of its juice 3 times a day half an hour before a meal.
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The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist
Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
