Herbs to reduce edema include zedoary, mouton, poria bark, poria, etc., which need to be taken in accordance with medical advice.
1. Zedoary has the effect of inducing diuresis and seepage of dampness (promoting the operation of water to get rid of dampness), resolving turbidity and lowering lipids (clearing the body of dirty and turbid substances and reducing excess body fat), etc. It can be used to treat edema, diarrhea, phlegm (a pathological product formed by the obstruction of the metabolism of water and liquid), vertigo, and hyperlipidemia. Cold and essence slippery, fluid loss and yin deficiency should not be taken.
2. Mutong has the effect of diuretic and diaphoretic (improving the problem of dribbling of urine, small amount of urine not passable), clearing the mind and removing vexation, etc. It can be used for the treatment of dysuria (unruly urine), oedema, heartburn, redness of urine and tongue sores. The adverse reactions and contraindications of this product are not clear, pregnant women should be used with caution.
3. Poria bark has the effect of inducing water retention and reducing swelling, and can be used to treat edema and dysuria. The adverse reactions and contraindications of Poria bark are not clear.
The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not blindly self-medication, so as not to cause adverse effects on the body.