Did you know that certain infusions will help you mitigate fluid retention? As you read, some plants have diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties that help you get rid of excess fluid that causes inflammation and discomfort.
Next, you will discover a list of the best infusions for fluid retention. But, first, let’s find out together why this problem appears.
What is fluid retention?
Fluid retention, also called edema, is the swelling that occurs in the body when fluids accumulate abnormally under the skin. In general, this problem is noticed, mainly, in the legs and feet, although it can also be seen in the face, abdomen, arms, and hands.
The main causes of this discomfort are physical inactivity, low protein levels, some particular situations such as pregnancy, the habitual consumption of certain medications (anti-inflammatories, corticosteroids, hormones…) and diseases that affect the functioning of the kidneys, liver or heart, among others.
Do you think you have edema? Look out for these symptoms: heaviness, swelling or inflammation, a feeling that your clothes or accessories “choke” you, shiny and tight skin, decreased joint flexibility, sudden weight gain and reduced urination.
In the presence of these symptoms, it is advisable to visit the doctor to obtain a timely diagnosis and treatment. Remember that the infusions that we will present to you below can act as an adjuvant treatment but at no time replace the opinion of the specialist.
Infusions for fluid retention
For one reason or another, all the infusions that you will discover below favor the elimination of fluids from the body and can be a good option to improve the symptoms of edema. However, it is important that a doctor determine the cause of it, so go to the consultation.
Black tea
Black tea is one of the most consumed in the West and among its great benefits we find its diuretic function that favors urination. This added to its caffeine content allows you to also increase thermogenesis and lose weight.
Green Tea
The famous green tea contributes to weight loss through increased thermogenesis, which allows fat burning, and its diuretic properties. As you read, drinking this infusion will increase your desire to go to the bathroom and, therefore, will decrease fluid retention.
In particular, the intake of green tea extract is usually recommended to promote the expulsion of liquids and fight against edema.
On the other hand, a good option if you suffer from fluid retention is to opt for a specific variety of green tea: kukicha, a very special Japanese green tea, to which even greater diuretic properties are attributed than others.
Boldo infusion
Did you know that boldo not only helps fight heavy digestion and indigestion, but also has a powerful diuretic effect? For this reason, its consumption is recommended against cases of gout, cystitis or edema.
Nettle infusion
Although we have not found specific studies on the action of nettle on fluid retention, it is known that its consumption is recommended for women suffering from premenstrual syndrome, since it relieves pain and fluid retention.
Chai tea
Are you a lover of this spiced tea? Well, you’re in luck. Among the spices used to prepare it is fennel, a wild plant with proven diuretic properties that helps lose weight, cleanse the body and eliminate fluid retention.
Hibiscus infusion
Hibiscus infusion improves the body’s response when it comes to eliminating fluids and, in this way, allows the elimination of fluids retained in the tissues.
Sage infusion
Sage is famous as a diuretic plant, although we have not located specific studies to support its use to eliminate fluids from the body. However, many people maintain that its consumption is beneficial for this purpose.
Artichoke infusion
It is not new that the artichoke has diuretic properties; In fact, for this reason, the inclusion of this cruciferous in diets to lose weight is usually recommended .
Dandelion infusion
Dandelion extract would be a powerful diuretic and, therefore, infusing several of its flowers could act on fluid retention.
Horsetail infusion
This infusion contains minerals such as potassium, magnesium and silicon and, therefore, helps to remineralize the body. On the other hand, it is astringent, antidiarrheal and, of course, diuretic.
As you can see, there are many possibilities to encourage urination and thus help to eliminate the liquids retained in the tissues. Remember: consult your doctor to obtain a diagnosis and use these infusions as an ally of the indicated treatment.