Herbs for natural gout treatment focus on underlying causes of gout; which holistic practitioners often view as a lifestyle illness. Any herbal remedy for gout should focus on assisting the break down of crystalline deposits in the toe formed by uric acid deposits and reducing the intake of uric acid.
Natural Gout treatment is also aimed at treating the cause of gout, including dietary habits that have contributed to this condition and foods that help to relieve gout. Combining diet with a herbal and nutritional approach to improve elimination via the kidneys and liver, and reducing foods known to aggravate gout, is a sensible approach to an easily prevented condition.
Natural Herbs Used For Gout Treatment and Relief
Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
This herb is well known as a herbal remedy for rheumatoid arthritis. However, it is also well indicated as a treatment for gout as it works as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory with a secondary action as a mild diuretic. Note that devil’s claw is not indicated if there are gastric ulcers or hyperchlorhydria (over production of digestive juices).
Celery Seed (Apium graveolins)
Celery seed has been used traditionally for the clearance of acidic metabolites via the kidneys, and traditional sources recommend its use for rheumatism, arthritis and gout. This herb has also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity against chronic inflammation during an Australian open, pre-clinical trial of 12-weeks duration. People prone to gout may reduce the frequency and severity of their episodes by using celery Seed as a preventative measure. Celery seed should be used under the guidance of a physician if there is underlying kidney disease.
Tumeric (Curcuma longa)
Tumeric is a member of the ginger family and has a distinctive yellow colour; and is often used as a spice and colouring agent. Curcumin, found in tumeric, which gives Tumeric’s bright colour, is regarded as a potent anti-inflammatory and pain relieving agent. In two studies tumeric has shown to have similar efficacy to cortisone when taken at the tested dose of 6-12 grams.
Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)
Boswellia resin has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The active constituents, boswellic acids, reduce the formation of inflammatory leukotrienes, which is a principle characteristic of gout. Improvement in the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was observed in open trials for both boswellic acid and Boswellia. For gout, boswellia works well in combination with celery seed and ginger.
Potassium and Vitamins B, E and A for Natural Relief of Gout
Herbal gout treatments are best combined with a low acid diet that avoids foods known to aggravate Gout. Alcohol, organ meats, coffee, fried foods, certain vegetables and legumes including rhubarb, silver beet, lentils, beans, asparagus, sugary and yeasty foods all contribute to gout if you are susceptible to this painful condition.
If you suffer from gout, chances are that your kidney and liver function are not able to keep up with your lifestyle. Drink a minimum of eight glasses of filtered water a day and seek out the advice of your practitioner for a nutritional formula designed for Gout, preferably high in potassium, vitamins B, E and A.
Herbal Gout treatment will usually focus on a low purine diet and these vitamins B, E and A are low in this type of regime, while potassium assists in reducing acidity. Herbs for gout treatment will address liver and kidney function, and act as anti-inflammatorys to improve the body’s natural elimination and help you to manage and reduce the recurrence of gout.
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