Diuretic Foods · Edema · Fluid Retention · High Blood Pressure · Malas · Natural Diuretics · Poisoning · Rashes · Skin Irritation · Stings ·11 de mayo, 2021

Diuretics, Why are they so Important?

The body only removes toxins through urine, feces, and perspiration.

This is why Ayurveda gives so much importance to what we call "MALAS" (Body waste channels).
Many times my clients ask me why it is good to take laxatives or diuretics, the truth is that it is not necessary; the body naturally goes through its detoxification and elimination process. The problem is when the body is out of balance, then constipation or excessive urination or too much or little perspiration begins.

When would we use a diuretic?

Fluid retention,
Edema
High blood pressure
In case of skin irritation, rashes,
Having consumed a toxic food, poisoning,
Some poisonous bite or sting,

An excellent diuretic is a medicine called Punarnavasava, जड़ी बूटी का. This medicine will stimulate the urine by flushing out toxins that may be circulating in the body excessively.

Foods with diuretic properties:

FRUITS:
Watermelon
Melon
Cranberry, cranberry juice,
Dates (dried),
Grape,
Mango,
Plums, Raisins (dried)

VEGETABLES:
Artichoke, Artichoke hearts,
Asparagus,
Pumpkin,
Cucumber,
Fennel stalk,
Zucchini
Beet greens,
Celery,
Chard,
Dandelion leaves,
Seaweed,
Nettles,
Pepper
Tomato

SPICES:
Basil,
Cardamom,
Celery seeds,
Coriander, coriander seeds,
Cumin,
Dill, fennel seeds,
Green Tea,
Nigella (black cumin),
Parsley (dry), parsley (fresh),
Saffron,
Chives (raw),
Tarragon

FERMENTED FOOD:
Beer,
Coffee,
Tempeh,
Tobacco / Nicotine

BEANS-LEGUMES:
Mung bean,
Amaranth grains,
Barley,
Buckwheat,
Corn,
Cornmeal,
Cornstarch,
Semolina,
Popcorn,
Rye

ROOTS:
Carrot,
Celery root,
Garlic (raw),
Radish (raw)

SEEDS:
Hemp seed,
Pumpkin seeds
Walnut seed

Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog post is intended solely to provide general guidance on matters of interest for the personal use of the reader, who accepts full responsibility for its use. Please consult your physician Ayurvedic practitioner or other health care professional regarding any treatments for your health issues.