I wasn't diagnosed with edema but after my first pregnancy with my first daughter 9 years ago my left ankle has always been swollen. Exercising and elevation helps but as soon as I start standing for long periods of time it swells again until I started taking this concoction. Its ginger, tumeric and coconut water cut into small pieces blend then simmer for 10 minutes add lemon juice pinch of black pepper and honey since then my ankle is the smallest it's ever been