Phytodiuretic
A Gentle Herbal Approach to Fluid Balance
WHAT IT IS:
- A liquid botanical extract of four traditional fluid-balancing herbs — fresh Dandelion leaf, fresh Cornsilk, Parsley root and fresh Chickweed
WHY YOU NEED IT:
- Made from fresh, not dried, plant material for a fuller extraction of the active constituents
- Great for patients with puffiness in the ankles, hands, fingers or face
- Helpful for premenstrual fluid retention and bloating
- Useful after salty meals, long flights or hot weather
- Dandelion leaf is naturally rich in potassium, unlike prescription diuretics that deplete it
- Cornsilk soothes the urinary tract while supporting normal urine flow
- Not for use during pregnancy or nursing
HOW IT HELPS:
Fluid retention is common, uncomfortable and often benign — the result of salt intake, heat, hormonal fluctuation, prolonged sitting or standing, or simply gravity at the end of a long day. Prescription diuretics work quickly but pull potassium and other electrolytes out with the water, which is why they require monitoring. Phytodiuretic offers a gentler botanical alternative for patients for an alternative to pharmaceutical treatment.
Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale) is the principal herb. It has been used in Western herbal medicine for centuries to promote normal urine output, and unlike pharmaceutical diuretics it is itself one of the richest plant sources of potassium — so the mineral being lost through increased urine flow is partly replaced by the herb delivering it. Gotta love Mother Nature!
Cornsilk (Zea mays) contributes soothing, demulcent properties to the urinary tract, traditionally used to ease irritation while encouraging flow. Parsley root has a long history as a kidney and urinary tonic, and Chickweed adds gentle support for tissue fluid balance and comfort.
This is a liquid extract in an organic alcohol and water base, which means rapid absorption and precise, adjustable dosing. Because it increases urine output, it is best taken earlier in the day so it does not interrupt sleep.
Persistent or one-sided swelling, swelling accompanied by shortness of breath, or new swelling in a patient with heart, kidney or liver disease should always be evaluated before treatment is started.
Dosage:
Take 60 drops (3 mL) in a small amount of water up to twice daily, preferably before mid-afternoon, or as directed. If you take prescription diuretics, lithium, or blood pressure medication, use only under physician supervision.