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Diuretic: A substance that aids the increase of urine excreted by the body.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that increases the permeability of the renal tubule of the nephron and thereby increases water reabsorption; also k . . . View Full Definition

Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata): Root used to soothe sore eyes, wounds, and burns, antimicrobial as a result of antibiotic properties (saponins), diuretic, diaphoretic.

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa serrulata): Anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, digestive aid, diuretic, relives dysmenorrhea that results from lack of uterine tone.

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens): Anodyne, astringent, diuretic, stimulant, emmenagoge, lactagogue.

Queen of the Meadow Root (Eupatorum purpureum): Also known as gravel root or Joe-Pye Weed. Diuretic, anti-lithic, urinary infections, respiratory.

Spikenard root (Aralia recemosa): Diuretic, relieves coughs and asthma, Native Americans used it for menstrual irregularities, helps lung and kidney ailments.

Nettle (Urtica dioaca): Lactagogue, diuretic and detoxifying, helps heal eczema (especially children when stress related and combined with burdock). As an astrigent in formulas can be used to hlep in uterine hemorr . . . View Full Definition

Buchu (Barosma betulina): Diuretic, reduces inflamed mucous membranes that cause a mucous discharge, helps heal cystitis (infection of the urinary bladder and tract) and prostatis (infection of the prostrate gland), . . . View Full Definition

Angelica (Angelica sinensis): Helps regulate menstruation, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy, particularly when symptoms are accompanied by fever, colds, or influenza, relieves gas, c . . . View Full Definition