Diuretic herbal teas and draining herbal teas: the difference
The diuretic herbal teas, as the word itself says, are those preparations that help the body to naturally expel lots of excess fluids, activating the increase in urine excretion. The action of the diuretic herbal teas is to be defined as different from that of the draining herbal teas, since the latter are involved in a process of collecting the liquids present in the human body and putting them back into circulation to expel them, even in the form of sweat, for example, or redirect its use.
The diuretic herbal teas are specifically used to direct water into the kidneys, so as to carry out a function of washing and purifying them. In both cases it is good not to abuse it, especially if you suffer from sudden changes in pressure, always remembering that it is not taking diuretic or draining teas that you lose excess pounds.
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What are the plants of diuretic teas
Plants and medicinal herbs that have diuretic actions and properties are useful bases for developing specific herbal teas, which act in the elimination of water and substances such as nitrogen, chlorides, uric acids, phosphates and oxalates. The main diuretic herbs, roots and plants are: the dandelion, the birch, the solidago, the virga aurea, the ononide root, the equisetum, the fennel root, the orthosiphon, the wheatgrass, the cherry tree (the stems or petioles in particular), the pilosella, the parietaria, the dill root, the asparagus root, the corn.
If we pay attention, many of these beneficial plants can be found and harvested in the fields or along ditches or even in the orchard. A good habit to prepare excellent diuretic herbal teas during the winter months, saving money, is to keep the cherry stalks, drying them and putting them in a glass jar: they are very effective natural diuretics.
You can learn more about the properties and use of wheatgrass
Diuretic herbal teas: when and how to take them
Once you have chosen the bases for the preparation of the diuretic herbal teas, you can decide the aromas: go ahead for the licorice plant, useful for low blood pressure and which has diuretic and refreshing properties, mint, cloves, cinnamon, pineapple, dried apple, red fruits, raisins and so on. To have a good effect from the diuretic herbal teas, it is good to take them two or three times a day, in the morning on an empty stomach and in any case away from meals, on an empty stomach.
A classic example of one of the most effective diuretic teas is the following: birch, solidago, orthosiphon in equal parts, then add the favorite plant or fruits to give it a more intense aroma. But, with the help of your trusted herbalist, you can experience the one that's right for you.
Advice : here is a good analysis of the books, “Therapeutic teas. Source of well-being " by Luciano Zambotti
