Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet is a problem that is faced by more and more people – from those who spend long hours at a desk or on their feet, to pregnant women, the elderly and those with mild circulatory or lymphatic disorders. The feeling of tightness in shoes, tight skin on the feet and the feeling of heavy legs are not only unpleasant, but also a warning that the body is retaining excess fluid. In the flood of advice for relieving these symptoms, one solution that our grandmothers already know keeps popping up – parsley tea.