Natural Herbal Remedies For Gout

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Gout, one of the most painful forms of arthritis, is found primarily in men. While we can't cure it, we do have several highly effective treatments to control it. The symptoms of gout are often centered in the big toe, causing it to become swollen and extremely painful; but any joint may be affected. Pain usually occurs when the body is unable to eliminate uric acid, a waste product normally in the blood. If your body produces too much uric acid, or your kidneys aren't working properly to excrete it, an acute gout attack can follow.

Through the ages gout was known as the "disease of kings" because it was believed that a rich (man's) diet caused the disease. This myth is partially true. Diets high in purines (organ meats, fish eggs, sardines, anchovies, beer, and wine) can aggravate gout -- but only in people who have trouble dealing with uric acid. Likewise, eliminating these foods may help reduce chances of an attack, but won't cure the underlying cause. Alcohol, too, can cause an attack or make one worse. Your diet and drinking habits should be fully discussed with your doctor when you begin treatment.

How Herbs Can Help

Birch The leaves have a peculiar, aromatic, agreeable odor and a bitter taste, and have been employed in the form of infusion (Birch Tea) in gout, rheumatism and dropsy, and recommended as a reliable solvent of stone in the kidneys. (Grieve, Maude )

Celery seed Extract of celery seed has the ability to calm inflammation and neutralize the harmful effects of uric acid that often causes pain and inflammation in gout and arthritis(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Centaury Research confirms the plant's potential for treating rheumatism and gout, for the alkaloid gentianine has exhibited strongly anti-inflammatory properties.(Mabey, Richard p59)

Chickory Like dandelion, it also has diuretic properties and can be used for treating rheumatism and gout, because it eliminates uric acid from the body. Research has shown that an alcoholic extract of the whole plant has an anti-inflammatory activity(Mabey, Richard p44)

Elder flowers Elderflowers have a mild laxative action and in Europe have a reputation for treating rheumatism and gout.(Mabey, Richard p37)

Juniper essential oil Juniper essential oil promotes elimination of uric acid making it useful in treatment of gout and rheumatoid arthritis,bursitis, aches and pains.(Tisserand, Robert )

Soapwort Soapworts use for gout and rheumatism is probably effective because of the anti-inflammatory property of its saponins(Mabey, Richard )

St. John's wort oil The original uses of this versatile plant, before it became popular as a natural anti-depressant however, were treating rheumatism and gout. Herbal oils infused with fresh St. John's wort are anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

Gout : Helpful Herbs

Ashwagandha * Barberry, Common * Black Cohosh * Black Pepper * Blue Cohosh * Bogbean * Borage * Boswellia * Camphor * Cat's Claw * Cayenne Pepper * Centaury * Chicory * Devil's Claw * Eucalyptus * Fennel * Feverfew * Ginger * Hops * Juniper * Lavender * Mate * Meadowsweet * Parsley * Pineapple * Rehmannia * Rosemary * Soapwort * St. John's Wort * Thuja * Turmeric * Vervain * Watercress * White Willow * Wintergreen *

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