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7. Parsley
This little plate dressing is very helpful when it comes to removing excess fluid from the body. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that parsley has powerful diuretic effects, as it blocks the re-absorption of both potassium and sodium.
Make your own parsley tea by adding one teaspoon of dried parsley to two cups of water. Boil for 10 minutes, strain, and then drink when it has sufficiently cooled. Do this on an empty stomach every morning for best results.
8. Dandelion
This is another excellent diuretic straight from Mother Nature. This weed is full of potassium, which removes excess salts from the body, reducing fluid retention and swelling.
Note that if you have gallbladder problems, you should avoid dandelion. Otherwise, make your own dandelion tea by mixing one teaspoon of fresh or dried dandelion leaves in one cup of boiling water. Cover the cup and steep for seven to 10 minutes. Strain and drink two or three cups of this tea each day until your edema has subsided.
9. Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years for the relief of edema. Flaxseeds have powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that help your body remove excess fluid naturally. Flaxseeds are also great at allowing the body to detox itself. Add half a teaspoon of ground flaxseeds to a glass of water and drink twice each day.
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