What Is Water Retention EX Supplement?
Water Retention EX Supplement is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support healthy fluid metabolism, Kidney Yang function, urinary health, circulation, lower limb comfort, and overall fluid balance.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Kidneys play a vital role in regulating water metabolism, warming the body, and maintaining the proper movement and transformation of fluids. Healthy Kidney Yang provides the energy needed to transport and eliminate excess fluids. When Kidney Yang becomes weakened, fluids may accumulate in the lower body, resulting in swelling, heaviness, and discomfort in the legs, feet, and ankles.
Individuals with Kidney Yang deficiency may experience swollen feet or legs, extremity edema, water retention, interrupted urination, cold hands and feet, aversion to cold weather, heavy lower limbs, fatigue, reduced circulation, or a general feeling of sluggishness. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, weakened Kidney Yang may contribute to dampness accumulation and impaired fluid transformation, preventing the body from maintaining healthy fluid balance.
Water Retention EX Supplement is based on classical Chinese herbal principles and contains carefully selected herbs traditionally used to warm Kidney Yang, support healthy fluid metabolism, promote natural water circulation, strengthen urinary function, and help reduce dampness accumulation. This empirical herbal blend is commonly chosen by individuals seeking support for water retention, swollen legs, swollen feet, lower extremity edema, fluid balance, healthy circulation, urinary wellness, and long-term Kidney Yang support.*
Common Signs of Kidney Yang Deficiency and Fluid Imbalance in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Swollen legs or feet
- Lower extremity edema
- Water retention
- Heavy or tired legs
- Cold hands and feet
- Aversion to cold temperatures
- Interrupted or weak urination
- Sluggish fluid metabolism
- Ankle swelling
- Puffiness in the lower body
- Fatigue or low energy
- Dampness accumulation
- Weak circulation
- Feeling heavy or weighed down
- Reduced vitality and Kidney Yang function
Why Choose Silkie Herbs Water Retention EX?
- Based on classical Chinese herbal principles
- Carefully selected medicinal herbs
- Designed to support Kidney Yang and healthy fluid metabolism
- Traditionally used to promote urinary health and natural water balance
- Supports healthy circulation and lower limb comfort
- Helps clear excess dampness and support fluid transformation
- Crafted to promote long-term balance rather than temporarily masking symptoms
- Traditional honey-bound herbal pills for optimal herbal integrity
Non-GMO | Gluten-Free | No sugar, corn, or dairy | No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, chemical binders, or wax
100% Pure natural herbs, blended, made, and packaged in the USA
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Benefits of Water Retention EX
Supports Healthy Fluid Balance and Water Metabolism*
According to Traditional Chinese herbal principles, healthy fluid metabolism depends on the proper function of the Kidney, Spleen, and Bladder systems. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy water balance, promote fluid circulation, and help maintain overall internal harmony throughout the body.
Supports Healthy Leg, Ankle, and Foot Comfort*
Water retention may contribute to feelings of heaviness, fullness, or puffiness in the lower extremities. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy leg, ankle, and foot comfort while promoting normal fluid movement and long-term lower body wellness.
Promotes Healthy Urinary Function and Fluid Elimination*
Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes the Kidney and Bladder as essential organs for regulating water metabolism. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy urination, promote normal fluid elimination, and help maintain the body's natural balance of fluids.
Supports Healthy Kidney Yang According to Traditional Chinese Herbal Principles*
Kidney Yang is traditionally associated with warmth, circulation, energy, and the body's ability to transform and move fluids. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy Kidney Yang function and promote proper fluid metabolism throughout the body.
Helps Reduce Feelings of Puffiness and Swelling*
Many individuals experience recurring puffiness or swelling in the legs, feet, ankles, or lower extremities after prolonged standing, sitting, travel, or daily activities. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy circulation and fluid movement while promoting overall lower body comfort.
Supports Healthy Circulation of Qi and Body Fluids*
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the smooth circulation of Qi is closely connected to healthy water metabolism. This formula is traditionally used to support the movement of Qi and body fluids, helping maintain internal balance and healthy circulation.
Promotes Comfortable Movement of the Lower Extremities*
Feelings of heaviness or fluid accumulation may affect walking, standing, climbing stairs, or everyday movement. This formula is traditionally used to support comfortable movement, healthy lower limb function, and overall physical activity.
Supports Healthy Legs During Prolonged Standing or Sitting*
Long periods of standing, sitting, desk work, or travel may contribute to feelings of heaviness or puffiness in the lower body. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy circulation, promote fluid balance, and maintain comfortable legs throughout the day.
Supports Warmth and Healthy Lower Body Function*
According to Traditional Chinese herbal principles, weakened Kidney Yang may contribute to cold sensations and sluggish fluid metabolism. This formula is traditionally used to support natural warmth, circulation, and healthy function of the lower body.
Supports Healthy Extremity Wellness*
This formula is traditionally used to support healthy feet, ankles, calves, and lower legs by promoting normal fluid movement, healthy circulation, and internal balance according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles.
Supports Long-Term Fluid Balance and Lower Body Wellness*
Rather than focusing only on temporary discomfort, this formula is traditionally used to support long-term fluid balance, healthy urination, lower extremity comfort, and overall wellness through consistent use and restoration of internal harmony.
Supports Daily Comfort and Active Living*
Healthy fluid metabolism supports comfortable movement and an active lifestyle. This formula is traditionally used to help maintain lower body comfort, reduce feelings of heaviness, and promote mobility during everyday activities.
Individual results may vary. Improvement often develops gradually as healthy fluid metabolism, circulation, and internal balance are supported.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Common Signs You May Need Water Retention EX
This formula is most appropriate for patterns associated with water retention, swollen legs, swollen feet, extremity edema, fluid imbalance, weakened Kidney Yang, and damp accumulation according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles. Different individuals may experience different symptoms, such as:
Swollen Legs, Ankles, or Feet
Individuals may notice recurring swelling or puffiness affecting the lower legs, ankles, feet, or lower extremities. Swelling may become more noticeable at the end of the day, after prolonged standing, sitting, travel, or reduced physical activity.
Water Retention and Fluid Accumulation
Excess fluid retention may create a feeling of heaviness, tightness, or fullness throughout the lower body. Clothing, shoes, or socks may feel tighter than usual, and swelling may fluctuate throughout the day.
Cold Sensation with Swelling of the Lower Extremities
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, weakened Kidney Yang may contribute to swelling accompanied by cold feet, cold legs, poor circulation, or a preference for warmth. The lower body may feel both swollen and unusually cold.
Puffy Feet and Tight Shoes
Feet may appear puffy or enlarged, making shoes feel tighter than normal, especially after standing, walking, traveling, or remaining seated for extended periods.
Heavy or Tired Legs
Individuals may describe their legs as feeling heavy, sluggish, weighted down, or lacking strength. These sensations may become more noticeable during walking, climbing stairs, or prolonged standing.
Weakness of the Lower Limbs
Reduced Kidney Yang and damp accumulation may contribute to feelings of weakness in the legs, reduced endurance, difficulty walking long distances, or decreased lower body vitality.
Interrupted or Reduced Urination
Some individuals may notice interrupted urination, reduced urinary flow, incomplete emptying, or changes in normal fluid elimination patterns that accompany feelings of water retention or swelling.
Difficulty Standing for Long Periods
Swelling, heaviness, or lower extremity discomfort may make prolonged standing, walking, shopping, working, or daily activities feel more tiring than usual.
Swelling That Worsens Throughout the Day
Many individuals notice swelling is mild in the morning but gradually increases throughout the day with prolonged standing, sitting, travel, or physical activity.
Feeling Heavy After Sitting or Travel
Long periods of sitting, desk work, car rides, or air travel may contribute to increased fluid accumulation, swollen feet, swollen ankles, or heavy legs that improve with movement.
Cold, Damp Patterns Affecting the Lower Body
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, cold and dampness may contribute to sluggish fluid metabolism, swollen lower extremities, heaviness, poor circulation, and reduced physical comfort.
General Fluid Imbalance and Reduced Vitality
Some individuals experience a combination of water retention, swelling, fatigue, heaviness, cold sensations, and reduced energy that may reflect underlying Kidney Yang deficiency and impaired fluid transformation according to Traditional Chinese herbal principles.
Individuals with more complex, chronic, recurring, or long-standing patterns of water retention, swollen legs, swollen feet, extremity edema, and weakened Kidney Yang may benefit from combining this formula with additional herbal support to address underlying imbalances and promote healthy fluid metabolism, circulation, vitality, and long-term lower body wellness.
Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Water Retention, Swollen Legs & Feet
According to traditional Chinese herbal principles, healthy fluid metabolism depends on proper Kidney function, strong Spleen Qi, balanced circulation, and the body's ability to transform and eliminate excess moisture. Daily habits that support these systems may help maintain healthy fluid balance, circulation, and lower extremity comfort.
For best results:
- Eat regular, balanced meals on a consistent schedule
- Prioritize warm, freshly prepared foods over excessive cold or raw foods
- Stay physically active with daily walking, stretching, Tai Chi, Qigong, or other gentle movement
- Elevate the legs periodically during prolonged sitting or standing
- Drink adequate amounts of warm or room-temperature water throughout the day
- Maintain a healthy body weight and active lifestyle
- Support healthy circulation by avoiding prolonged inactivity
- Get adequate sleep and maintain a consistent sleep routine
- Manage stress through relaxation, meditation, or deep breathing exercises
To support healthy fluid balance, it is recommended to limit:
- Highly processed foods
- Excess sodium and salty foods
- Deep-fried, greasy, or heavily processed foods
- Excess sugar and sugary beverages
- Excess alcohol consumption
- Smoking and tobacco products
- Excessive cold foods and iced beverages
- Irregular eating habits and frequent late-night meals
Foods traditionally considered supportive for healthy fluid metabolism include warm soups, cooked vegetables, barley, winter melon, adzuki beans, mushrooms, ginger, whole grains, and other nourishing foods that support the Spleen, Kidney, and overall vitality.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Spleen transforms and transports fluids while the Kidneys regulate water metabolism throughout the body. When these systems are balanced, the body is traditionally believed to maintain healthy circulation, proper fluid distribution, and comfortable movement.
Consistent nutrition, regular exercise, proper hydration, quality sleep, and healthy digestion are important foundations for supporting healthy fluid balance, circulation, lower extremity comfort, and long-term wellness.
Key Ingredients in Water Retention EX
Water Retention EX contains a carefully selected combination of traditional Chinese herbs that work together to support healthy fluid metabolism, circulation, Kidney function, and lower extremity wellness.
Medicinal Cyathula Root (Chuan Niu Xi)
Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to promote healthy circulation of Qi and Blood while directing energy downward to support the legs, feet, and lower extremities. Chuan Niu Xi is commonly used to help maintain healthy fluid movement and comfortable mobility.
Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi)
Traditionally used to cool and invigorate the Blood while supporting healthy circulation and maintaining balance throughout the body. Mu Dan Pi is frequently included in formulas designed to support fluid balance and healthy tissue function.
Asiatic Plantain Seed (Che Qian Zi)
Traditionally used to promote healthy water metabolism and support the body's natural elimination of excess fluids. Che Qian Zi has long been valued for supporting urinary health, Kidney function, and balanced moisture regulation.
Polyporus Grifolia (Zhu Ling)
Traditionally used to support healthy fluid transformation and promote the natural elimination of excess dampness without disrupting the body's normal balance. Zhu Ling is one of the most widely used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine for supporting healthy water metabolism.
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang)
Traditionally used to nourish Kidney Yin, replenish Essence, and support long-term vitality. Shu Di Huang helps provide foundational support while harmonizing formulas designed for fluid balance and lower extremity wellness.
Pure Honey
Used as the traditional binding agent for Silkie Herbs honey-bound herbal pills. Honey has historically been used to harmonize herbal formulas, support digestion, help preserve freshness, and improve palatability.
Together, these herbs have traditionally been used to support healthy fluid metabolism, Kidney function, circulation, lower extremity comfort, swollen legs and feet, water balance, and overall wellness.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Serving Size 10 pills Serving Per Container 30 Amount Per Serving 3000mg |
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Herbal Blend: Medicinal Cyathula Root Tree Peony Bark Asiatic Plantain Seed Polyporus Grifolia Prepared Rehmannia Root |
| Other ingredients: Pure honey to aid digestion and absorption |
How to Take Water Retention EX
Adults or teenagers may take 1–5 pills once or twice daily with warm water, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner. If taking medications or other supplements, allow at least 2 hours before or after using this product.
Healthy fluid metabolism and circulation develop gradually and are influenced by diet, hydration, physical activity, circulation, and overall wellness. Noticeable benefits may develop over several weeks of consistent use.
For best results, take consistently as directed. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are often used daily as part of a long-term wellness routine.
A Proven, Research-Backed Water Retention Support Formula
Modern research on traditional herbs commonly used in water balance formulas, particularly Polyporus (Zhu Ling), Asiatic Plantain Seed (Che Qian Zi), and Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang), has explored their effects on fluid metabolism, kidney function support, antioxidant activity, and overall physiological balance. Studies published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology and other peer-reviewed journals have investigated the bioactive compounds found in these traditional herbs and their role in supporting healthy water regulation and urinary function.
Additional research has examined the pharmacological properties of Polyporus and Plantain Seed, including their traditional use in promoting healthy fluid movement, supporting kidney and urinary health, and maintaining normal water metabolism. Research on Prepared Rehmannia Root has also highlighted its antioxidant activity and its traditional role in nourishing Kidney Yin and supporting long-term vitality, while Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) and Medicinal Cyathula Root (Chuan Niu Xi) have been studied for their effects on healthy circulation, inflammatory pathways, and maintaining normal tissue balance.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, healthy fluid metabolism depends on the proper function of the Kidney, Spleen, and Bladder systems. When these systems work harmoniously, fluids are traditionally believed to circulate and transform efficiently, helping support healthy legs, feet, and extremities while maintaining overall balance and vitality.
Research References
Polyporus umbellatus: Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32084439/
Plantago asiatica L.: A Review of Its Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26585381/
Rehmannia glutinosa: Review of Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26844694/
Why Silkie Herbs
Silkie formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice, not trend-based supplement marketing.
- 5th Generation Herbalist Family Tradition
- Traditional Chinese Herbal Formulas
- Honey-Bound Herbal Pills
- No Capsules
- No Tablets
- No Artificial Binders or Fillers
- Made in the USA
- Third-Party Tested
- Authentic Medicinal-Grade Herbs
- Traditional Herb Preparation Methods (Pao Zhi)
- Classical Formula Design
- Five Generations of Herbal Knowledge
Silkie Herbs formulas are rooted in five generations of Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal practice. Rather than following supplement trends, our formulas are based on traditional herbal principles passed down through generations and refined through clinical experience.
Unlike most supplements, Silkie Herbs uses traditional honey-bound herbal pills instead of capsules or compressed tablets. We do not use artificial binders, fillers, lubricants, or flow agents. Pure honey is used as a natural binding agent to help preserve the formula while supporting digestion and absorption.
Every formula is manufactured in the United States using authentic medicinal-grade herbs and traditional preparation methods. Each batch undergoes third-party testing for identity, purity, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants to help ensure quality and consistency.
True healing takes time. Silkie formulas honor the body’s natural ability to restore balance — the way herbal medicine has always been practiced.
Important Safety Information and Cautions
Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. If any signs of discomfort or irritation occur, discontinue use and consult your physician.
Please note that a TCM formula is prescribed based on a diagnosed pattern and multiple formulas are usually prescribed to treat the whole person. Please consult a professional TCM practitioner, they will be best able to guide you.
Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Medicinal cyathula root
It has the effects of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, detoxifying and curing sores. Used for eliminate blood in the stool, hemorrhoids, bloody diarrhea, metrorrhagia, carbuncles and sores.
Tree peony bark
May clear heat and cool blood, making it valuable in addressing conditions related to excess heat in the body. May help to control bleeding and promote wound healing. May removes abdominal masses, eliminates blood stagnation, prevents blood clotting, inflammation, and contains antioxidants.
Asiatic plantain seed
It has the functions of clearing away heat and diuresis, expelling dampness, clearing the liver and improving eyesight, relieving cough and dispersing phlegm. It is used to treat edema and fullness, and astringent pain, dampness, diarrhea, red and swollen eyes, cough with phlegm and heat.
Polyporus grifolia
Commonly used to treat edema and promote diuretic processes. Contain many bioactive compounds shown to be responsible for antitumor, anticancer, antioxidant, free radical scavenging, immune system enhancement and antimicrobial activities.
honey is the only binding agent
no artificial fillers or ingredients
herbs harvested at the height of potency
100% Natural
Our herbal supplements are made with natural honey as the binder. Honey can support the lungs, intestine, spleen, and stomach; It works as a natural preservative with antibacterial and healing properties. Unlike other herbal supplement companies that use starch, magnesium, and other chemical substances as binders for their supplements, we only use 100% honey. We also avoid using vegetable capsules because they require chemical components to form the capsule shape.
Peak Harvest Herbs
The herbs in our herbal pill blends are harvested at the height of their potency and they are substantially more expensive than less potent herbs that were harvested in the pre-or post-season, but in our view, there is no substitute for premium quality.
5 Generations
Over five generations we have collected, tested and refined Chinese herbal formulas that themselves draw from 3000 years of experience of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a profound pathway to create the life you were born to live. It's a timeless bridge that can initiate and support change and growth in any and every life dimension: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
