Diuretic
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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Diuretics increase the secretion and elimination of urine.
Diuretic Herbs:
- Agrimony (Agrimonia spp)
- Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
- Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Borage (Borago officinalis)
- Buchu ( Agathosma betulina)
- Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)
- Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Cleavers (Galium aparine)
- Corn Silk (Zea mays)
- Coughgrass (Agropyrum repens)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
- Elder (Sambucus nigra)
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Gravel Root (Eutrochium purpureum)
- Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) berries
- Juniper (Juniperus communis)
- Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
- Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
- Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
- Mullein (Verbascum thapus)
- Nettle (Urtica dioica)
- Olive (Olea europaea)
- Parsley (Petroselinum hortense)
- Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
- St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Stone Root (Collinsonia canadensis)
- Thuja (Thuja occidentalis)
- Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi)
- White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
- Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
- Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)
- Yarrow (Achileea millefolium)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.