Dandelion, green tea or leather hat are some medicinal plants with diuretic properties that can be used to prepare 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 and 2 liters of water per day, exercise regularly and increase your intake of foods rich in water such as watermelon, melon or cucumber, for example, which help a lot to reduce swelling of the entire body and even controlling high blood pressure.
1. Dandelion tea
Dandelion tea has diuretic properties and anti-inflammatory action, and should be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
Preparation mode:
Place 15 g of dandelion in a glass of boiling water and let it rest for 5 minutes. Strain and drink 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, is also great for helping you lose weight and improve blood circulation.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of green tea;
- 1 cup of boiling water.
Preparation mode
Add 1 teaspoon of green tea to a cup of boiling water. Cover, let it cool, strain and drink afterwards.
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 eliminate toxins and liquids accumulated in the body.
Ingredients:
Preparation mode
Place 20 g of leaves in a pan and add 1 liter of boiling water. Cover and let it cool, strain and drink then.
This tea should be drunk 3 to 4 times a day, as needed.
