Types

• The most well-known herbal diuretics are uva-ursi, kelp, parsley, juniper berries and watermelon seeds.
  
  

Benefits

• Diuretic herbs remove excess fluids from the body. This is important for various ailments, such as high blood pressure. Herbal diuretics also help clean out the kidneys and bladder.
  
  

Function

• Diuretic herbs stimulate the kidneys, helping them remove more fluids (and wastes) from the body. These materials accumulate in the bladder and are released as urine.
  
  

Warning

• All herbs are chemicals. Consult an herbalist or naturopath for advice before taking herbal diuretics, especially if you have kidney or bladder disorders.
  
  

History

• Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years to treat and cure many diseases. Using herbal diuretics is a less expensive and, in most cases, safer alternative to prescription diuretics.