| Term | Diuretic. |
| Alternate Terms | water pill; urine promoter; fluid reducer |
| Definition | A diuretic is any substance that increases urine production to remove excess fluid and salts from the body. It addresses fluid retention and supports blood pressure regulation across healing traditions. Uses range from pharmaceutical drugs to herbal infusions in naturopathic and traditional practices. |
| Category | pharmacology |
| Context | Diuretics balance fluids in conventional medicine, naturopathy, TCM, and Ayurveda. |
| Etymology | From Greek diourein meaning to urinate through. |
| Examples | dandelion; green tea; furosemide; juniper |
| Related Terms | edema; hypertension; kidney function; fluid retention |
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