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Diuretic compounds

Diuretic compounds

General Description: Diuretic compounds are substances that promote the production of urine, helping the body to eliminate excess fluids and salts. They are commonly used to treat conditions like high blood pressure, edema, and certain kidney disorders.
Aroma Description: Diuretic compounds do not typically have a distinct aroma as they are not volatile compounds.
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Alternative Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals with alternative use cases

Caffeine

Description Caffeine is a natural stimulant that belongs to the methylxanthine class. It is most commonly found in coffee beans, tea leaves, and cacao pods.

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Plants related to Diuretic compounds

Dandelion

Dandelion
Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale
Description of Appearance: common yellow flowered plant
Common Names:
  • Dandelion

Juniper

Juniper
Latin Name: Juniperus communis
Description of Appearance: Juniper is a small evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and small blue-black berries. Its branches have a scaly appearance and the plant has a distinct fragrance.
Common Names:
  • Juniper
  • Juniper Berry

Parsley

Parsley
Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum
Description of Appearance: Parsley is a biennial herb with bright green, finely divided leaves that are used as a culinary herb or garnish.
Common Names:
  • Parsley

Hibiscus

Hibiscus
Latin Name: Hibiscus
Description of Appearance: Hibiscus plants typically have large, showy flowers that come in a variety of colors like red, pink, white, yellow, and orange. They have lobed leaves and can be either shrubs or small trees.
Common Names:
  • Rose Mallow
  • Shoeblackplant
  • Ketmia
  • Rose of Sharon
  • Hibiscus