Easy and Efficient Herbal Remedies for Dropsy

Dropsy is the inflammation of soft tissues due to accumulation of excess water. It is seen mostly in the lower portion of legs and in feet. Dropsy is also known as edema.

The bout of edema is seen mainly at the end of the day. Upon awakening from sleep some of us experience the problem of puffy eyes which is also an example of periorbital edema.

It is necessary to consult a doctor on the recurrence of the problem of edema as there is a chance of some hidden physical disorder in body. In some specific cases, dropsy or edema is a major symptom of some major disorder for example kidney failure.

The herbal remedies of dropsy are easy to follow and hardly cost effective but these remedies should be practiced after due consultation of the concerned doctor especially the heart patients and pregnant ladies should take extra concern.

Consumption of pineapple is one of the best and most efficient herbal cure remedies for the problem of dropsy. Pineapple is high in chlorine count and has a stimulating and supporting effect toward the normal functionality of kidneys. On consumption of pineapple regularly, the waste products and toxins are flushed from body and the fluid retention tendency is remarkably reduced.

The bark of Arjuna is an excellent herbal remedy against dropsy. Around 2 grams of bark power should be added to lukewarm milk with adequate jaggery in it. The dropsy affected patient is advised to consume this herbal medicine at least 2-3 times a day for optimum benefit.

You need to peel 2-3 potatoes. The peels are to be added into water and the decoction should be boiled in low heat for 25-30 minutes in lid covered pan. The water from the decoction should be taken out by straining and add 2-3 teaspoon amount in one glass of cranberry juice.

The patient of dropsy is advised to consume 4-5 glasses of this potato-water treated cranberry juice per day. However, the patients with high blood pressure or heart disease should not go for his remedy.

Consumption of Indian Squill herb is extremely beneficial for the herbal treatment of dropsy. With its diuretic qualities it produces more urine in body and stimulates urge for passing urine. The bulb of the herb can be taken 20-25 grams with salad; however, consumption of this herb initiates removal of accumulated fluid from body thus reduces dropsy in its  immediate result.