Home Remedies for Water Retention

1. Dandelion

A 2009 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed that dandelion has a diuretic effect. This makes dandelion a great solution for removing excess water from your body.

It is also loaded with potassium, which helps reduce sodium levels in the body. Moreover, being rich in magnesium, it is good for relieving pre-menstrual bloating.

• Steep one teaspoon of dried dandelion herb in a cup of hot water for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink this tea up to three times a day.
• You can also take dandelion tincture or supplements (500 mg one to three times a day).

Before starting any herbal remedy such as dandelion tea, make sure you consult your doctor as it may interfere with certain drugs.

2. Parsley

Like dandelion, parsley also has excellent diuretic properties.

• Prepare parsley tea by putting two teaspoons of dried parsley leaves in a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 10 minutes. Drink it up to three times a day.
• You can also drink a mixture of fresh parsley juice and lemon juice.