The home remedies indicated for ascites serve as a complement to the treatment prescribed by the doctor, and consist of preparations with diuretic foods and plants, such as dandelion, onion, which help the body to eliminate excess liquid accumulated in the abdominal cavity, characteristic of ascites.
Ascites or water belly consists of the abnormal accumulation of fluids inside the abdomen, in the space between the tissues that line the abdomen and the abdominal organs. Learn more about ascites and what is the treatment prescribed by your doctor.
1. Dandelion tea for ascites
Dandelion tea is a great home remedy for ascites, because this plant is a natural diuretic, helping to improve kidney function and eliminate excess fluid that has accumulated in the abdominal cavity.
Ingredients
- 15 g of dandelion roots; 250 ml of water.
Method of preparation
Bring the water to a boil and then add the dandelion roots. Then let it stand for 10 minutes, strain and drink the tea about 2 to 3 times a day.
2. Onion juice for ascites
Onion juice is excellent for ascites because the onion is diuretic, helping to reduce the amount of fluid that has accumulated in the abdomen and caused ascites.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water; 1 large onion.
Method of preparation
Beat the ingredients in a blender and drink the juice twice a day.
In addition to these home remedies for ascites it is important not to consume alcoholic beverages, increase the consumption of diuretic foods such as tomatoes or parsley and reduce the salt in the diet.
Learn more about feeding in case of ascites.
