How to make a diuretic infusion

From a medical as well as a natural point of view, we can say that a diuretic is all that substance that when ingested helps the elimination of water and electrolytes of the organism, mainly through urine. They are useful and appropriate when it comes to purifying and detoxifying our body, helping to eliminate toxins and the different wastes that have accumulated in our body. On the other hand, they are also useful for reducing arterial hypertension, fluid retention and other medical conditions in which it is necessary a greater elimination of liquids (as for example in case of liver cirrhosis, cerebral vascular accidents, edema ...).

There are different useful tips to increase diuresis, such as staying hydrated properly drinking every day between 7 to 8 glasses of water, eliminate or reduce the consumption of table salt, follow a balanced and varied diet opting especially for foods with diuretic action, as well how to opt for certain medicinal plants with a recognized diuretic effect, as is the case with horse tail, the nettle and the gayuba. Precisely on this occasion we will explain how to make a wonderful infusion with diuretic action, which helps in an effective and completely natural way when cleaning the urinary tract.

Ingredients, what do you need?

To make this infusion you need 1 teaspoon of horsetail, 1 teaspoon of bearberry, 1 teaspoon of nettle and the equivalent of 1 cup of water.

Steps to make the diuretic infusion

First put in a saucepan the equivalent of a cup of water. Heat over medium heat until it reaches boiling point. When the water starts to boil add the plants and herbs indicated above, and boil for 3 minutes.

After this time turn off the heat, cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Then strain the infusion and drink it.

How to take diuretic infusion

It is convenient and appropriate to drink a maximum of 3 cups of this infusion per day, preferably after meals, for a maximum of 15 days. To improve and optimize the diuretic action of this natural beverage, it is advisable to drink between 1.5 and 2 liters of water per day.

Who can take it?

It is recommended the consumption of this diuretic infusion in people with fluid retention, are following a purification of the kidneys, and for those who wish to stimulate diuresis and clean their urinary tract, especially if they are in turn following a detoxifying and depurative diet .

And who does not? Contraindications of diuretic infusion

The consumption of this infusion is not advised in pregnant women or those who are breastfeeding (breastfeeding). It is also not recommended in people with kidney failure or heart failure, gastritis and hypertension.

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