Diuretic Herbal Home Remedies

Diuretic Using Borage Leaves

To make a good diuretic, pour 2 cups of boiling water over a handful of borage leaves. Let sit for 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten if desired. Drink several cups daily for 2 days.

Diuretic Using Burdock Seed

Add1 teaspoon crushed burdock seeds to 2 cups of boiling water. Steep covered for 30 minutes. Strain and drink. The teas will stones.

Diuretic Using Com Silk

This works to clear the kidneys rapidly. Pour 2 cups boiling water over 1 tablespoon com silk. Let simmer 5 minutes. Strain, sweeten, and drink as much as you like for 2 days. It is good for the prostate too. Dry plenty of corn silk when it is on hand when needed in the winter. This is one of the easier herbs to get and dry.

Diuretic Using Meadowsweet

pour 2 cups boiling water over 2 teaspoons dried meadowsweet flowers and leaves. Let steep, covered, 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drink 1cup after meals for 1week.

Diuretic Using Mustard Seed

Pour 4 cups boiling water over 2 tablespoons of bruised mustard seed and 4 tablespoons freshly chopped horseradish root. Cover and steep 4-5 hours. Strain and bottle. Dosage is 3 tablespoons 3 times daily for 2days.

Diuretic Using Parsley

Do not use this one for over 2 days as it is very strong (and effective). Use 4 cups of parsley and add 4 cups of milk. Place in an oven at low heat (about 150-175 degrees). Take out when liquid is reduced to about half. Cool thoroughly and strain. Take 1 tablespoon every 2 hours for 1 day. Skip 1 day and repeat the next. Use this if you suffer from repeated kidney or bladder infections. Clears up the problem fast.