Help With Herbal Remedies For Water Retention. Do They Work?
Hi, I was in Holland and Barrett to see if they had any herbal remedies for water retention. They had five different tables to chose from and this is where I need the advice. Has anybody tried these tables and which are the best ones to go for? The woman was not very helpful and I didn’t want to spend my money on something that might not work.
Thanks for the help
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1.Water retention often means that there’s too much sodium in the diet. Try to limit your sodium intake to 2,000 milligrams (less than one teaspoon) per day by eliminating condiments and other salt- and sodium-rich foods. Eating more foods high in potassium, can offset sodium overload.
2.The essential oils geranium, cypress and juniper help alleviate water retention when added to your bath.
3.Try a tea of dandelion greens and burdock root. Dandelion greens are high in potassium and help create the proper water balance that the body needs,while burdock root is a mild, natural diuretic.
Probably the oldest ‘product’ out there is dandelion. You can have it in tablet form or as a herbal tea. Personally, I didn’t find it (or any other water retention tablets) helpful at all. But I’ve found a more obvious cure for water retention: just drink less water. Perhaps your kidneys are slightly underperforming so it may take some time for your kidneys to process water. If I just stick to 4 or 5 cups of water per day (including 1 cup of coffee) then I’m all right and don’t retain water at all.
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I have tried numerous products but have found these two to work best. Also remember to drink allot of water otherwise your body will just hold on to water it gets. I know it sounds silly but drinking allot of water is also diuretic.
Buchu. It works wonders for water retention. Try to avoid prescription medicine as this can cause a potassium deficiency because it makes your body lose potassium.
You can also try Herbex Slimmers drops. It has allot of different herbs in to help detox while supporting your liver and kidneys. Drink 1-2 times a day for detoxing and water retention or the recommended dosages for slimming.
Name
Buchu.
Botanical Names:
The most commonly used species of Buchu for therapeutic purposes is known as Agathosma betulina formally called Barosma betulina.
Barosma crenulata (also known as Agathosma crenulata (Ovate Buchu)
Barosma serratifolia (Long Buchu)
Family:
RUTACEAE All species of Buchu belong to the Rue (Rutaceae) family – the same family as Citrus Fruits.
Other Names
Boegoe (Afrikaans), Boochoo, Bookoo, Bucku, Bucco, Diosma, iBuchu (Xhosa), Short Buchu,
Parts Used
Dried Leaves
Description
Buchu is a low, white or pink-flowered shrubs native to South Africa.. This species is sometimes confused with Agathosma crenulata but in the latter the leaves are more than twice as long as they are broad.
Overview and Mythology.
Native to South Africa, the word Buchu is from the Hottentot word for the plant, bookoo. The leaves are mixed with oil and used as a perfume in Africa. Buchu is part of the cultural heritage of the San and Khoi people. Chemicals & Nutrients:
Constituents.
Bioflavonoids: Hesperidin
Lipids:
Limonene Terpenes: Terpineol
Polyphenols:
{ Flavonoids} Diosmin, Quercitin, Rutin
Volatile Oils:
Barosma, Camphor, Diosphenol , isomenthone Menthol, Pulegone [compound considered to be toxic-found in crenulata]
Mucilage,
Minerals and Nutrients.,
Aluminum, beta-Carotene,Calcium, Chromium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, Vitamin C, Zinc.
Sulphur.
[Partly responsible for the characteristic blackcurrant smell and flavour of buchu oil.]
Essential oils are generally used because of their antiseptic and diuretic properties.
Distribution
Buchu has a restricted natural distribution area in the mountains of the Western Cape.
Dosage Recommendations
Tinctures or infusions are used. A cup of boiling water is poured on 1 g of the drug and allowed to stand for 10 minutes before straining. The infusion is taken three times a day.
The use of 750 – 900 mg of Buchu per day when used to stabilize blood sugar levels or to enhance the effects of insulin.
Medicinal Actions
Antiseptic, Aromatic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive Tonic, Diuretic, Kidney Tonic, Stimulant, Tonic, Urinary Antiseptic, Uterine Stimulant.
Applications.
Cold, Infusion, Tea, Tincture, Capsules.
The leaves were steeped in brandy and the tincture (commonly known as Buchu brandy or “boegoebrandewyn”) was an everyday remedy for stomach problems
Used in the following internal illnesses
Arthritis, Bed wetting, Bladder Stones, Bloating, Cystitis, Edema, Flatulence, Gonorrhea, Gout, Hypertension, Incontinence, Indigestion, Kidney Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Nephritis, Prostate gland disorders, Prostatitis, Pulmonary Edema, Pyelitis, Pyelonephritis, Respiratory disorders, Urethritis, Urinary Infections
It helps incontinence associated with prostate problems.
Buchu aids in the elimination of calculas debris, mucus, and uric acid from the kidneys.
It soothes and strengthens the urinary system.
Health Benefits of Buchu
Digestive system
Used to treat minor digestive disturbances.
Excretory System
Buchu is reputedly helpful in the treatment of Kidney Stones.
Buchu reputedly possesses diuretic properties that alleviate Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Buchu is employed by many herbalists in the treatment of Cystitis (the diuretic effects of Buchu are claimed to help to flush away the Detrimental Bacteria that cause (bacterial) Cystitis).
Metabolism
Buchu helps to normalize Blood Sugar levels (primarily it helps to prevent rapid falls in Blood Sugar levels (Hypoglycemia))
Musculoskeletal System
Buchu reputedly alleviates Rheumatism
External Medicinal Use
Bruises, Leukorrhea, Yeast Infection
A lot of good answers have already been posted to your question. You also might want to consider identifying and eliminating allergic foods. Researchers believe delayed-onset food allergies can contribute to water retention and water weight gain. In virtually all hidden food allergy cases, partially digested food compounds pass through a compromised intestinal lining into the bloodstream and eventually travel to tissues, where they cause irritation and inflammation. The body tries to reduce this irritation by retaining water, which dilutes the concentration of the offending material. As long as people consistently eat food allergens, they often hold on to water weight.
I tried them. didn’t feel they worked all that well to be honest, but then everyones differant!!
Cod Liver Oil will help you with water retention. It is used to help reduce swelling as well. Like all herbal remedies, it will take a while to become effective. Be patient.
all depends on you an your body.it works for some not all. if you do try any make sure you give the a fair chance to start working.its not always an over night thing.
I gave garlic and cider vinegar pills a bash a while ago and it didn’t do a jot to help…. they always say you need about 6 months for them to work and my ailment only lasted a short while but I didn’t even find a slight difference after about 2 months use.
Perhaps ask your GP for recommendation’s based on evidence?
Idk what retention means but i know how to make water less acidic use ph drops
hiya i had loads of trouble because i have ibs so im constantly holding water and feeling bloated, ive tryed everything and the best thing ive had is green tea, it works all the time for me.