If you experience severe swelling in legs (or hands or feet) from whatever reason, just prepare this drink and watch a miracle happen!
There are many reasons for sever swelling in legs, known as edema or fluid retention in the body. Some of these can be:
- A sedentary lifestyle – sitting or standing in a position for too long
- Excessive consumption of processed foods and foods high in salt
- Bad circulation
- SPM or premenstrual syndrome
- Side Effects of Some Medications
- Pregnancy
Often, a little swelling in the legs may be normal after standing or sitting during the day or during pregnancy, for example. But chronic inflammation of the legs and ankles – peripheral edema or severe swelling in legs – may also indicate an underlying problem, more serious, such as kidney disease, heart failure or liver disease, so it is always better to consult a doctor if there’s sever swelling in legs.
For occasional swelling cases however, there are herbal remedies that can be helpful. They will help in reducing inflammation and severe swelling in legs and help your body eliminate any excess fluids. One such herb is parsley.
This used to be recommended by Hippocrates
The word parsley is actually derived from two Greek words: “petrose,” which means rock, as it often appears through rocky walls of terrain and stones; And “selenium,” the ancient name of celery. When they come together, it literally means “rock celery”.
There are essentially two types of parsley – curly parsley and Italian parsley (flat leaves) that tend to be the toughest of the two.
While parsley is used as a garnish in almost all restaurants and many homes, it is generally tempted to pick it off the plate and set it aside.
But studies show that consuming parsley garnish can help protect you from a wide variety of diseases and ailments including digestive disorders, urinary tract problems, menstrual pain, asthma, allergies as well as help lower blood pressure, Improve the health of your bones, your breath and even help in cases of bronchitis.
In antiquity, parsley was recommended as a general tonic for kidney stones and rheumatism, as well as an antidote for poison. According to “The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook,” parsley is a wonderful diuretic that helps the kidneys eliminate excess body fluids (edema).
Read more: If Your Kidneys Are In Danger, Your Body Will Give You These 8 Signs
Parsley is a natural diuretic
A study showed that “parsley acts as a diuretic by inhibiting sodium and potassium ion pumps, which influence the osmosis process and increase the flow of urine.”
Parsley is also rich in potassium and that is why most of the chemically produced diuretics lower the body’s potassium levels. Parsley also ensures that you will not experience this common side effect of these drugs.
Another study titled “hypotensive and diuretic activity of the aqueous extract of parsley seeds” showed similar results for parsley. It suggests that parsley can not only increase the flow of urine but also lower blood pressure.
Parsley tea recipe for severe swelling in legs
You should drink at least two liters of parsley tea a day to achieve the best result.
If you feel the need, you can increase the amount of parsley tea to one cup every hour. When making your tea, however, it also suggests using “fresh, light green leaves” along with roots and seeds, if available.
Instructions:
You should chop the leaves into small pieces, as well as the roots. You can also pre-chop the parsley and store it in a sealed glass container. It can stay in the refrigerator for one week max.
- Place about 1/4 cup parsley in an infusion basket.
- Pour a cup of boiled water or soak it in a cup of tea.
- Allow the mixture to stand between 5 and 7 minutes.
- Remove the basket or strain the tea.
- Add honey, lemon or ginger, if you want some special flavor.
- Always drink hot parsley tea for the best effects.
In addition to the consumption of this tea, do not forget to use other techniques to reduce inflammation. Raising your legs, putting your legs on pillows, lifting them above the heart when lying down are good ideas.
Exercise will also help the legs, as this helps pump fluid from the legs to the heart.
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