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There are many causes for water retention as mentioned above. Sometimes the cause cannot be identified. But, if you can diagnose the cause, some useful tips to accurately prescribe a remedy are offered below.
Dandelion. It is a herbal diuretic. Its advantage is that it is rich in potassium. As you know, excessive urination may result in depletion of Potassium. This herb boasts of having Potassium. So, the depletion is taken care of. You may safely use it even if the cause is not known.
Celery. you may use the plant and or the seeds. They are both effective as a diuretic. It is a general diuretic. The diagnosis of the cause is not important.
Yucca Root. If the water retention is due to the malfunction of the Kidneys, then Yuuca root is the answer.
Devil’s Claw Tuber. Water Retention may be caused by the clogging of the Lymph Nodes. This inactivity of the Lymph Nodes may cause the blood circulation to slow down, and hence result in the body retaining more water than necessary. Devil’s Claw Tuber is the answer.
Burdock Root. Water Retention may also be caused by an Allergic reaction. Something you ate or some medication you took. The body will produce Histamine and there will be fluid buildup. You will feel bloated and or congested. This condition will be relieved by Burdock Root. Burdock is an excellent Anti histamine. It is fast acting. Gives quick relief. The over the counter Anti histamine medication available with the chemists are themselves a major cause of water retention. This condition is also taken care of by Burdock Root.
Single Herbs
Prepare a decoction of Kapok tree bark. It act as a diuretic.
Drink 50 ml Coconut water daily. It helps in removing Kidney Stones and cure Urinary Tract Infection.
Boil leaves of Adhatoda Vasica. Put these boiled leaves over your Bladder region. It helps in reducing Kidney swelling.
Make a decoction of dried seeds of Sapodilla. Drink 50 ml of it twice a day.
Drink 30 ml decoction of Achyranthes Aspera plant. Have it once a day.
Boil 50 g leaves in 200 ml water. Strain and cool. Drink 10 ml of it thrice a day.
Warm the leaves of Common Milk Hedge. Tie them over Abdomen.
Take Black Nightshade ( Makoya ) stem and leaves in equal quantity. Prepare a decoction. Have 2 teaspoons twice a day.
Make an infusion with leaves and flowers of Yarrow. Strain and cool. Drink 20 ml once a day.
Add 1-2 tablespoon dried Ephedra ( Amsania ) in One cup cold water and drink every morning.
Take 1 tsp leaf juice of Betel with Milk. Have it twice a day.
Crush roots of Bergenia and store the obtained sap. Take 3 ml of it twice a day.
Take flower bud of Artichoke. Make its decoction. Have 20 ml of it once a day.
Consume 25 ml leave decoction of Asteracantha Longifolia thrice a day.
Boil 500 ml water. Dip 200 g leaves of Avocado ( Makhanphal ) in it for a night. Drink 1 cup of this infusion daily.
Infusion of Berries is a good diuretic. Have half glass of Abies Pindrow once a day.
Make a decoction with flowers of Balsam Weed. Drink 20 ml of it twice a day.
Make root decoction of Golden Bamboo. Drink 15 ml thrice a day.
Consume 20 ml root decoction of Cynodon Dactylon once a day.
Make a decoction using flower of Broccoli. Crush it in same water. Drink a cup of it once a day.
Consume Cabbage ( Band Gobhi ) in your daily diet either in soup or salad form.
Add 4 g seed powder of Carrot ( Gaajar ) in a cup of lukewarm water. Have it thrice a day.
Add 5 g fresh leaves of Java Tea plant in a cup of water. Boil until it gets half. Drink twice a day.
Make tea using leaves and or seeds of Chayote. Drink a cup of it twice a day.
Travails of modern life make us a little sick. Genetically engineered food makes us a little more sick. Pollution and pesticides make us more more sick. What to do ? Drink Brown Rice Soup.
Take about 250 gms of Brown Rice. Dry roast the Rice in a pan till they are very dark brown. Take care, do not burn them. Set aside in a glass bowl.
Boil two liters of water. Pour half over the brown rice. Retain the other half in the pan. Wait 5 minutes. Strain the water in a glass jug. Add the same rice to the water in the pan. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Strain the water into the jug. Discard the rice. You now have a jug full of soup. Cool, store in fridge.
Drink one cup a day for one month at least. Repeat at least 3 to 4 times a year.
NOTE 1 : If you are a patient of High Blood Pressure, take the soup on alternative days.
NOTE 2 : Do not eat or drink anything ( other than water ) for half an hour before or after the soup. Can be taken concurrently with Health Soup. Health Soup preparation is given in Immunity Booster. Please do not mix them. Take at least three hours apart.
Recommendation. Take Health Soup in the morning, and Brown Rice Soup in the evening.
NOTE 3 :
If you are not sick or little sick, take little soup. You will not be sick any more. If you are more sick, take more soup.
Do not combine with high protein foods.
NOTE 4 : When the body corrects itself, there may be a reaction. It could be any or all of the following.
Itchy skin, Eczema, Diarrhea.
If you are on medication, or if you already have an Eczema, the reaction may be strong. Bear it. It will go away.
Patients with a head injury may get a headache. This is a good reaction, one you should want.
If a patient has eye disease, he may develop temporary blurred vision or itching around eyes. But, subsequently the eyesight will get better.
Body temperature may fall.
Massage the lower abdomen and middle back region using warm Watermelon Seed Oil. It helps to tone the urinary system and increase urine output.
Multiple Herbs
Mix 3 parts of Turmeric root ( Haldi in India ) with 2 parts of each Parsley root ( Ajmod in India ), Eupatorium Purpureum, Common Marshmallow ( Khatami in India ), Licorice ( Mulethi in India ), Ginger ( Adrak in India ) and Dandelion ( Dudal in India ).
Make small tablets and take 2 tablets thrice a day.
It is good for both Kidney and Bladder stones.
Avoid during pregnancy.
The presence of Amino acid and Asparagine makes Asparagus a natural Diuretic. Put two tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add a bunch of fresh Asparagus and 4 crushed Garlic. Sauté it. Consume it daily for better results