Natural Remedies for Gout and Uric Acid

Although Gout remains a serious disease but with the help of herbal remedies, this cripping disorder can be handled very effectively. Gout is caused by the disturbed protein metabolism, that leads to breakdown of amino acids found in proteins into metabolic wastes like Uric acid. Uric acid becomes solidify in joints and forms the crystals, especially at toe joint. The deposited crystals are give rise to pain and inflammation. The herbs for gout show their results within 10-15 days of their regular use and the improvement is remarkable. Gouty arthritis is a crippling problem leading to joint destruction, painful joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints, espcially at the toe joint of the foot.The concepts of Ayurveda are very unique in treating this dreadful disorder and many patients showed excellent improvement in their conditions after ayurvedic treatment. We are providing the latest as well as the most ancient authentic inormation on Gout and uric acid metabolism including the natural treatment options available for patients.There is a unique herbal remedy which was recommended in ancient ayurvedic texts during 1100 AD. This extraordinary useful herbal remedy for gout is called "Navkarshik Churna". We have also included herbal home remedies for gout at our site.

What is Gout and Uric Acid ?

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An article on Gouty Arthritis by Dr. Vikram Chauhan – MD (Ayurveda) 

Gouty Arthritis is one of the leading cause of disability for many. It affects mainly middle aged women, who complain generally of early morning stiffness, pain and swelling in their smaller joints of fingers and writs joints. The stiffness can sometimes felt in the whole body and goes away slowly as the sun goes up later in the afternoon. These kind of symptoms are seen in very mild and initial stages of rheumatism. Later on the pain and swelling becomes persistant and starts to cripple the smaller as well as bigger joints.The joints gets eroded and there is significant destruction of the joints in serious cases. Sometimes the problem can arise acutely involving all the joints simultaenously particularly in young patients. This is called juvenile Gouty arthritis.

Causes of Gout

Gouty arthritis most common type of arthritis caused by disturbed protein metabolism. Excessive accumulation of acidic metabolites like uric acid causes painful joint condition known as gout. Excessive consumption of protein rich diet is prohibited to get rid of this problem. Diet such as cheese, non-veg, pulses and cereals must be avoided to stop the production of uric acid.

Pain management with herbs in Gout and Uric acid

Sometimes there is excruciating pain at toe joint and that needs to be tackled quickly. There are very effective herbs for painful joint which work insantly. The herbs are very common like Dry Ginger, Turmeric (curcumin), Ashwagandha, Sallaki (Boswellia), Guggul, and Giloy (Tinospora). The extracts of these herbs are more effective in reducing the pain and inflammation of all types of arthritis and joint pains.

Herbs for Gout and high Uric Acid

There are many herbs which are described in Ayurveda for arthritis. These herbs are useful in all types of arthritis like osteoarthritis, Gouty arthritis and other forms of inflammatory joint conditions. Some of them reduce the pain, some reduce inflammation while herbs like Giloy (Tinospora and Ashwagandha ) are helpful in autoimmune disorders as well.

Nirgundi (Vitex negundo): Vitex negundo is described in Ayurveda as one of the most potent natural anti-arthritic herbs. It is very effective in controlling pain and inflammation particularly in arthritis and sciatica patients.

Shallaki (Boswellia serrata): Boswellia serrata is a very popular natural anti-inflammatory herb used by Ayurveda physicians all over the world. It is commonly known in India as ‘Salai Guggul'. The resin obtained from the tree is purified and then used for pain and inflammation.It relieves arthritis pain naturally without causing any side effects.

Guggul (Commiphora mukul): Commiphora mukul is a known anti-inflammatory agent used by Ayurveda physicians worldwide. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory action is almost immediate. Guggul is also used in weight loss formulas and is effective in reducing weight, thus helping osteoarthritis patients directly and indirectly. It also reduces blood cholesterol levels.

Sonth (Zingiber officinale): It is commonly known as dry ginger. Dry Ginger is another useful anti-inflammatory herb. It also improves appetite and good for digestive and respiratory system. Dry ginger remarkably reduce markers of inflammation in the blood and is a very potent analgesic.

Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia): Tinospora is considered as one of the leading immuno-modulator. In Ayurveda, this herb is known as “Amrita”. Amrit literally means “elixir for long life span”. Recent studies explains it is useful in auto-immune disorders especially Gouty arthritis and gout.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Ashwagandha is popularly known as Indian ginseng in the west. It has known anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-stress activities. The plant steroids exert anti-inflammatory action where as another active ingredient of this herb root is Withaferin, Which act as a potent stress buster.

Joint Aid Plus - Herbal remedy for all types of Arthritis

Joint Aid Plus is a blend of unique herbs described in Ayurveda as best anti-inflammatory herbs. These rare herbs are nature's answer to moderate to severe forms of inflammation, swelling and pain. Joint Aid Plus contains extracts of Nirgundi, Shallaki, Guggul, Ginger, Giloy and Ashwagandha. These herbs act together in a synergistic manner and control acute and chronic inflammatory reactions.

Herbs in Joint Aid Plus: Joint Aid Plus is purely a herbal formulation without any chemicals added into it. The ingredients are frequently used in Ayurvedic system of medicine since 5,000 B.C. without any side effects.

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Other Herbal remedies for Arthritis -

There are so many other useful herbal remedies for arthritis which give excellent results in joint pains and inflammation. Various herbal remedies are used in various forms of arthritis.

Herbal remedies for Osteoarthritis, Gouty arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Cervical spondylitis, Sacroileitis, Paget's disease and other painful joint conditions-

Commiphora mukul is a very unique and powerful anti-inflammatory herb and is very effective in all types of arthritis. Some of the tablets containing this herb are mentioned below. These herbal tablets are purely classical herbal remedies for arthritis and are used in Ayurveda since ages.

1. Tablets Kaishore Guggul - These are pure herbal tablets and are can be used along with Joint Aid Plus in cases of severe acute and chronic pain in osteoarthritis. Kaishore Guggul must be used with Navkarshik Churna (herbal powder for gout) in cases of high uric acid and Gout, along with Joint Aid Plus. Psoriatic arthritis also responds very well to this combination of these 3 herbal formulations.

2. Tablet Yograj Guggul - These are herbal tablets useful in chronic inflammation of joints. These can be used for long term arthriits herbal remedy in cases of Gouty arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.In cases of Gouty arthritis Yograj Guggul should be combined with Joint Aid Plus and Aamvatantak Churna.Curcumin (Turmeric- curcuma longa) is a very useful herb for ankylosing spondylitis.

3.Tablet Lakshadi Guggul- These are herbal tablets contain guggul and are very useful in cases of fractured bones, strains and sprains in muscles, tendons. These tablets hasten the healing in case of muscle rupture, ligament sprain. It is also very useful natural remedy for osteoarthrits.

4. Punarnava Mandoor- These herbal tablets contain Boerrhavia diffusa which reduces the inflammation remarkably. It removes excess body fluid through kidneys. It strengthens immune system and improves haemoglobin levels. It contains the natural iron. The tablets are useful in inflammatory Gouty arhritis which is usually associated with anemia. These tablets should be used along with aamvatantak churna, yograj guggul and syrup Kumari Saar (Kumari saar is our pure aloe vera juice)

Get gout out of the way

Gout is a disease of the joints, characterised by sudden attacks of severe joint inflammation, in which they become swollen, red and very painful. The cause does not lie in the joints, but in the blood. It is due to a raised blood level of a substance called uric acid. .
Uric acid is a natural substance that results from the breakdown of food. This waste product is excreted in the urine. Certain conditions can arise that may lead to the accumulation of uric acid in the body. As the level rises, uric acid finds its way into joints and crystallises there. The crystalline form of uric acid can trigger gout attacks. Uric acid can also accumulate in other parts of the body such as the earlobes, elbows or ankles.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy focuses on finding the cause of the inner imbalance in the body that predisposes certain individuals to be more susceptible to developing gout, said Dr Lilly Leong, a homeopath with Back II Life Chiropractic and Homeopathic Clinic.
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Homeopaths need to find out why the body has difficulty in getting rid of uric acid. Thus, a constitutional approach in prescribing a homeopathic remedy is strongly recommended. However, there are a few remedies that can help with alleviating symptoms of gout, such as aconite for any sudden onset of pain with anxiety, belladonna when the joint is very hot with intensive throbbing pain, colchicum for gout in the big toe or heel and ledum for extremely swollen joints with mottled, purplish skin tone. Alternating application of hot (three minutes) and cold (30 seconds) compresses helps to ease the pain. A change of diet is a must to keep gout at bay. Decrease your meat intake and avoid all forms of alcohol especially beer. Increase water intake as this helps with "flushing out" excess uric acid.

Ayurveda

A variety of herbs are used in Ayurveda to alleviate gout, said Dr Vikram Chauhan. These are often applied externally or ingested. .
Some of these herbs include the nirgundi, prasarini, aloe juice, guggul and the Indian ginseng (ashwagandha). Healing gout includes decreasing the production of uric acid and increasing its excretion in the urine.A vegetarian diet is recommended. Celery seed, for instance, helps to dissolve urates, while dandelion leaves helps to eliminate them in the urine.

A dose of 30 to 40 ml of a tincture of celery seed and 30 to 40 ml of dandelion leaf extract can be taken weekly, and divided into doses to be taken three times daily. A herbal tea of the following herbal combination called navkarshik churna can be taken three times a day. The combination includes triphala which removes toxins from the body, and neem, katuki and manjistha — all of which help to purify the blood and correct the metabolism of pitta and heat regulation in our body..
These herbs act together and are effective in swollen, painful joints.

Modern medicine

A gout attack often starts explosively, said Dr Leong Khai Pang, a senior consultant with the rheumatology, allergy and immunology department at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Some patients may experience tingling at the site just before an attack. Even though any joint can be affected, the base of the big toe is involved most of the time. Usually, a single joint is involved in an attack. The pain can be so severe that the patient cannot use the limb. Even a light touch (such as the weight of a blanket) can provoke unbearable pain. The whole attack can last up to a week or more. Some patients develop fever or malaise during an attack as well. The attacks can recur on an irregular basis. People who develop gout are usually males above 30 years old and females above 60 years. Those who are obese or suffer from kidney disease may also develop gout. Gout is due to the build-up of uric acid in the body. The reasons for excessive production of uric acid include genetics, overindulgence in certain foods (such as innards, broccoli or tuna), and the use of certain medications. There is no simple way to prevent a person from developing gout because it is a result of genetics, lifestyle (food, alcohol intake, activity, water intake) and medication use. However, it must be treated once it develops. Improvement in one's lifestyle is then mandatory. These changes are meant to reduce the level of uric acid in the blood. These include avoiding alcohol, drinking enough water, reducing obesity and avoiding foods that are high in purine (which is converted to uric acid in our bodies).
If lifestyle modification is not enough, drugs to reduce the level of uric acid have to be prescribed Occasionally, joints that have been severely damaged by gout need to be replaced with an artificial one, if available. Only a few types of joints can be replaced, for example, the knee. .

This article is for your general knowledge only. You should seek medical advice or treatment for any condition.

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Dosage-

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Kishore Guggul - 2 tablets twice daily

Navkarshik Churna - 1 teaspoonful twice daily, after meals, with plain water.