Top 7 Home Remedies For Edema (Water Retention)

Garlic is a natural diuretic and antioxidant, it is effective in removing excess water and clears toxins from the body and reduces water retention. It also helps to lose weight due to its effect of breaking the body fat which makes you slim and young. This herb can be used regularly in cooking, in salads, soups, etc.
Method: Raw Garlic

• Have 2-3 raw garlic cloves in the morning and at night.
• Be sure to chew thoroughly.

Make use of diuretic foods that increase the frequency of urination, which aids to remove excessive amount of water, eradicate harmful toxins from the body, and thereby lower blood pressure by regulating the proper sodium/water balance in the body. Diuretic food includes.

• Cranberries
• Watermelon
• Pineapple
• Grapes
• Leafy greens
• Lemon
• Pumpkin
• Juniper berries
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Tomatoes
• Beets
• Leeks
• Onions
• Cabbage
• Eggplant
• Cucumber
• Lettuce
• Carrots
• Celery

Coriander seeds are a good diuretic by nature and is very helpful in preventing water retention. It possesses potassium which is effective in removing the retained fluid in the body. Coriander seeds also contain some other components like Vitamins-A, C, and K, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium and small quantities of niacin, vitamin-b6, phosphorous and zinc. According to Ayurveda coriander is very effective in the elimination of water retention.
It can be consumed by boiling 3 tbsp. of Coriander seeds in 1 glass of Water, till it remains half of its original quantity. Then drain it and let it cool down before drinking. Drink this coriander seeds water twice a day.

Dandelion having property of diuretic, which act on kidneys to flush out toxins and excess salt and fluids from the body. It is also plenty in calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, and manganese which benefits in reducing the fluid retention.
It can be consumed as: – Take boiled water in a cup and add single teaspoon of fresh or dried dandelion leaves. Then place a lid over it and keep as it for 5-10 minutes and finally drain and drink.
Take 2-3 times daily to get rid of water retention.

Apple Cider Vinegar absolutely good for edema. It consists of good amount of potassium and is anti-inflammatory in action, these properties benefit to diminish fluid retention without bringing any harmful effects.

Take 1-2 tablespoons in a glass of warm filtered water, 3 times daily (just before food) is best. It is helpful in lessening edema. It can be consumed as well as applied over the affected part of the body. While applying, do massage for at least 5 minutes, so that it enters your skin. It will provide relief from swelling, along with alleviate the associated pain.

Exercise is an outstanding way to get relieved from excess body water. Exercises such as walking, running, cycling or playing tennis leads to sweating, which ultimately makes the entire body into an effective passage to release excess water, salt and other toxins. But do exercise in moderation and do not exercise, if you are pregnant.

This is a powerful oil that is quiet effective in reducing localized edema. Mix this oil with few margosa leaves and apply it over the affected part of the body. It will relieve edema as well as lessen the pain.