he inconvenient problem of water retention may impact both the comfort and aesthetics of everyday life. The good news is that there are natural therapies available, and one of the most effective is parsley. The diuretic effects of the common culinary herb parsley help the body flush out extra water and salt. If you suffer from water retention, eating more parsley or drinking parsley tea will help you maintain a healthy fluid balance.
Apiol and myristicin, two of parsley’s main constituents, promote kidney function and the excretion of excess water and salt, thus the herb’s diuretic action. An additional benefit of parsley is its high potassium content; this electrolyte plays an important role in maintaining proper fluid balance by mitigating sodium’s effects.
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