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Conditions Immune & Infections Lymphatic System Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup

Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup

17 foods in our reference help with Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup.

Also covers Edema Fluid Retention Swollen Lymph Nodes
Vegetables

Artichokes

Artichokes are a top antioxidant-rich vegetable that is high in fiber and low in fat making them an ideal weight loss food.

Vitamin C, Vitamin K, B-complex vitamins, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Anthocyanins
Vegetables

Brussel Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts are an incredibly nutritious vegetable that are rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins C, A, and E, and alkalizing minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, and manganese.

Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Antioxidants, Phytonutrients
Vegetables

Burdock Root

Burdock Root is a medicinal herb and food that has powerful anti-tumor, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties.

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Spices

Cardamom

Cardamom is a wonderful medicinal spice that has similar health properties as those of cinnamon and ginger.

Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Antioxidants
Herbs

Cleavers

Cleavers is a medicinal wild herb that grows throughout the United States, Britain, Europe, Siberia, and the Himalayas.

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Teas

Elderflower Tea

Elderflower Tea is a soothing and healing beverage that contains strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, Antioxidants
Herbs

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle is a medicinal flower that has been revered for thousands of years for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and calming and relaxing properties.

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Herbs

Horsetail (aka shavegrass)

Horsetail, also known as shavegrass, is a wonderful medicinal herb that grows wild throughout much of the world.

Vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese
Teas

Linden Flower Tea

Linden Flower Tea has been used for centuries to help reduce anxiety, soothe the nerves, and alleviate stress related ailments such as irregular heartbeats, indigestion, hypertension, and headaches.

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Herbs

Lomatium

Lomatium is a powerful herbal antibiotic that is highly effective for the respiratory ailments such as COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, bronchitis, chronic cough, and asthma.

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Herbs

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is a wild herb and flower that is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and bioflavonoids and works as a natural digestive aid and pain reliever.

Vitamin C, Antioxidants
Herbs

Oat Straw

Oat Straw is a wonderful healing herb that is rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, and B-complex and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, silica, and zinc.

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, B-complex vitamins, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc
Vegetables

Onions

Onions have an amazing array of medicinal benefits and are high in vitamin C, folic acid, biotin, chromium, and calcium.

Vitamin C, Chromium, Calcium, Sulfur, Folate, Antioxidants
Herbs

Rosemary

Rosemary has had the reputation for miracles for thousands of years.

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Herbs

Self heal (or heal-all)

Self heal (or heal-all) is a wonderful medicinal flower and herb which as the name suggests has tremendous healing properties.

Antioxidants
Fruits

Watermelon

Watermelon is an excellent fruit that effectively hydrates, detoxifies, and cleanses the entire body on a cellular level.

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Sodium, Iron, Zinc, Lycopene, Beta-carotene, Lutein, Antioxidants, Chlorophyll
Vegetables

Zucchini

Zucchini is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest.

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, Antioxidants, Phytonutrients