Dandelion, green tea or leather hat are some medicinal plants with diuretic properties that can be used in the preparation of teas that increase urine production and reduce water retention, thus reducing body swelling.
However, in addition to these teas, it is also important to drink between 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day, exercise regularly and increase your intake of water-rich foods such as watermelon, melon or cucumber, for example which help a lot to reduce swelling of the whole body and even controlling high blood pressure. You can see more tips on what to do in this video:
1. Dandelion tea
Dandelion tea has diuretic properties and an anti-inflammatory action, and should be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
- 15 g of dandelion; 250 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
Place 15 g of dandelion in a glass of boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes. Strain and take immediately.
This tea should be taken 2 to 3 times a day.
2. Green tea tea
Green tea in addition to having strong diuretic properties that help eliminate fluid retention, it is also great for helping you lose weight and improve blood circulation.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of green tea; 1 cup of boiling water.
Method of preparation
Add 1 teaspoon of green tea to a cup of boiling water. Cover, let it warm, strain and drink next.
It is recommended to drink 1 cup of this tea 3 to 4 times a day.
3. Leather-hat tea
Leather hat tea has a diuretic and purifying action, which helps to eliminate toxins and liquids accumulated in the body.
Ingredients:
- 20 g of leather hat leaves, 1 liter of boiling water.
Method of preparation
Place 20 g of leaves in a pan and add 1 liter of boiling water. Cover and let cool, strain and drink afterwards.
This tea should be drunk 3 to 4 times a day, as needed.
