Herbs for Gout
GOUT is a common type of arthritis caused by an increased concentration of uric acid, a by-product of protein metabolism in the liver. It affects more men than women. Sudden attacks of severe joint pains occur when sharp crystals of uric acid (monosodium urates) form in the fluid surrounding a joint due to an elevated level of uric acid in the blood.Herbs for Gout
Herbs for Gout - Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) is the herb from which the drug colchicine was originally isolated. Colchicine, a strong anti-inflammatory compound, is used as a conventional treatment for gout. Both the herb and the drug have significant toxicity and should only be used under the guidance of a physician.
Herbs for Gout
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.
Herbs for Gout
Berberis is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of patients afflicted with gout in whom the symptoms may include joint pains and stitching pains or sensations because of the attack. These painful sensations are increase in intensity and scope when the person moves about or shifts positions continually. Other symptoms may include whole body aches and the presence of a nagging back pain and the susceptibility toward developing kidney stones. The presence of one to more of these symptoms requires the immediate use of Berberis as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of gout in the affected individual.
Herbs for Gout
Herbs for Gout - Chalmogra is a tall evergreen tree with whitish wood. It has sharply-toothed, smooth and shining leaves, spherical fruits, about the size of an apple, with a rough thick brown rind. Within the fruit there are 10 to .20 angular seeds, embedded in I a scanty white pulp. The trade name chalmogra is based on the local name of the tree.
Herbs for Gout
Kava Kava (piper methysticum) This herb has a long standing reputation as an aphrodisiac, it is taken by the people in the Pacific Islands for it’s intoxicative euphoric effects. Apart from this it has many wonderful properties, one of which is it’s analgesic cleansing diuretic effect, this makes it most beneficial for people with arthritic complaints. It brings relief from pain and removes waste products from the affected joint
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