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- 1 to 2 cups each day for a maximum of two weeks at a time.
Contraindications:
- Avoid in individuals with large gallstones.
- It is not suggested if you have ulcers or suffer from severe heartburn.
- May interact with diuretic or blood thinner medications.
2. Parsley (Petroselinum Crispum
Benefits:
- Helps to detoxify the kidneys.
- It stimulates urine production.
- High in vitamin C and antioxidants.
How is it prepared?
- Add a handful of fresh parsley to a cup of boiling water.
- Let it settle for 10-15 minutes before straining.
Recommended dosage:
- One cup every day for up to five days.
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for pregnant women (may stimulate the uterus).
- Avoid if you have major kidney problems or are on blood thinners.
3. Ginger (Zingiber officinale).
Benefits:
- Strong anti-inflammatory.
- Improves circulation.
- It stimulates digestion.
How is it prepared?
- Peel and cut 3-4 thin slices of fresh ginger.
- Boil in a cup of water for 10 minutes, then strain and drink.
Recommended dosage:
- One cup each day, particularly after meals.
Contraindications:
- Avoid if you have ulcers, severe reflux, or are underweight.
4. Equisetum arvense, or horsetail
Benefits:
- Encourages the removal of fluids and poisons.
- Its high silica content strengthens tissues and joints.
How is it prepared?
- Boil 1 teaspoon dried plant in a cup of water for 10 minutes.
- Strain before drinking.
Recommended dosage:
- One cup every day for a maximum of seven days.
Contraindications:
- Avoid in the event of kidney failure.
- It can lower potassium levels if ingested in excess.
- Not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.
5. Nettle (Urtica dioica).
Benefits:
- A powerful diuretic.
- Reduces uric acid and metabolic waste.
- Anti-inflammatory and remineralising.
How is it prepared?
- Put 1 tablespoon dried leaves in a cup of boiling water.
- Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, then strain and eat.
Recommended dosage:
- Up to two cups per day for one week.
Contraindications:
- Avoid if you have a low blood pressure.
- May enhance the efficacy of diuretic medicines.
- Not recommended while pregnant.
✅ General recommendations.
- Do not blend all of the plants at the same time. Use one at a time, based on your needs.
- Consult a doctor if you have chronic kidney disease, are taking medication, or are pregnant.
- Stay hydrated: In addition to these infusions, drinking water is essential for kidney health.
