Natural Diuretics

Natural plant-based diuretics can support urine output, but prescribed synthetic diuretics should not be discontinued without medical guidance. Watercress is a potent diuretic cruciferous vegetable described as one of the earliest vegetables consumed by humans. Natural diuretics increase the rate of urine flow through the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Natural diuretics help flush pathogenic material through the urinary channels more efficiently. Natural diuretics such as asparagus, dandelion greens, and potassium citrate are an optional rather than required component of UTI treatment. Dandelion greens are a potent diuretic available at grocery stores that can be added raw to salads.