Jon Kitchen
Swelling of the legs, also known as edema, i.e. fluid retention in the body, causes severe pain and can be the result of:
– Pregnancy
– Poor circulation
– Excessive consumption of processed foods and foods with a lot of salt
– Sedentary lifestyle or staying in the same position
– Side effects of some medicines
In case of occasional swelling, you can benefit a lot from using herbal and natural remedies that will relieve you of excess fluid and successfully reduce the swelling.
One of these extremely effective natural remedies is parsley, which was used by Hippocrates himself.
The name parsley is a combination of two Greek words: “petrose”, which means rock, because it can often grow on rocky areas and stone walls; and “selenium,” which is the ancient name of celery.
Studies show that its consumption can prevent many diseases such as asthma, allergies, menstrual pain, urinary tract problems, indigestion and can be very beneficial because it can help with bronchitis, improve breathing, lower blood pressure and improve bone health.
A study conducted in Brazil confirmed that this fantastic herb increases urine flow while lowering blood pressure.
Dr. John R.
Christopher, America’s most famous herbalist, suggests that you should consume two quarts of parsley tea on a daily basis to get the best results in treating edema.
For maximum results, you should consume the tea while it is warm.
Besides drinking this tea, you should try other methods to reduce swelling. Namely, do some leg exercises regularly to encourage fluid from the legs to go to the heart. Also, while lying down, raise your legs on pillows at the height above the heart.
