21 Best Natural Remedies to Battle Gout

Gout is a kind of arthritis and can cause severe pain in the joints especially in the toes. And we’re talking really severe, something to the level that will keep you immobile and inhibit you to do any task. The most common sign of gout is a nighttime attack of swelling, tenderness, redness, and sharp pain in your big toe. You can also get gout attacks in your ankle, knees or other joints. The attacks can vary from a few days or many weeks, and another attack may not happen for months or years. Gout’s major cause is the excessive amount of uric acid in the blood. Most people will only be prompted to check their uric acid after they experience extreme pain in hands, wrist, fingers, knees, ankles and feet due to gout.

Beside Water, and hydrating yourself to eliminate the crystallisation, we have found a lot of natural remedies that are tried and tested throughout the ages to be effective in treating gout.

1.  Lemon Juice

Like ACV, lemon juice contains natural compounds that can cure the gout symptoms. Studies have shown that citrus fruits like oranges, clementines, tangerine and lemons help to dissolve uric acid in your blood due to the higher levels of citric acid providing you with relief from a gout attack.  Too much acid can stimulate the liver to form calcium carbonate thus neutralising the uric acid crystals.  Try some today by mixing the juice with water and drink it as much as three times a day.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

Since apple fruit works against gout there’s no reason for Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV not too. Actually it’s even more effective than the regular fruit. The acetic acid from the ACV turns alkaline inside the body forming a pH balanced environment that prevents gout whereas having a pH balance that’s acidic can cause gout but shifting your pH balance toward alkaline can cure you of gout and prevent it from coming back. Do note that no research has been done to verify these claims.  You can mix it in your food and dilute a tablespoon of it in a glass of water and drink it every day.

3. Baking Soda

Baking soda has many beneficial and practical uses and it can even help you in your gout. Sodium bicarbonate alkalizes the blood, and this is the key, in case you haven’t noticed yet. The blood is able to hold more uric acid without crystallizing. And when this happens crystal deposition usually ceases, because baking soda doesn’t always halt gout attacks. Moreover, in some mysterious way, deposited crystals often begin to dissolve. You may dissolve a spoonful of baking soda in water, this can ease the symptoms of the condition. Note that you can use this remedy only if you don’t have hypertension.

4.  Pineapple

Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that has anti-inflammatory properties. So supplementing pineapple to the diet may relieve gout pain.

5. Grapes

Grapes contain huge amount of antioxidants and can prevent gout. The seeds in grapes contain a substance called pycnogenols. Another antioxidant, pycnogenols aid in fighting all forms of arthritis pain

5. Ginger

Ginger has many uses and has been in the list of popular home remedies against illnesses, gout is no exception.  In a clinical study using a mix of herbs including ginger had anti-inflammatory effects when given to people suffering from gout. You can also consume it by boiling it with very little sugar and tea leaves and drinking the concoction. Ginger paste works well too.

7. Banana

Banana packs a lot of Potassium and Vitamin C and can also help cure gout symptoms by diluting the crystals of uric acid into a liquid that your body can easily eliminate.

8. Cherry

Also is high in Vitamin C that help decrease the uric acid in blood.  20 fresh cherries eaten on a regular basis can make wonders against gout. Drinking cherry juice also gives the same effect.

9. Cold Water / Cold Compress

Cold water or cold compress can ease the pain brought by gout. However do not use ice as it may cause a cold burn. Since your joint area is painful you will be more prone to ignoring the frostbite effect which in turn can do you more harm than good.

10. Juniper Oil

This has antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, depurative, diuretic properties.Directly apply Juniper Oil to the affected area and you can instantly feel the difference.

11. Devil’s Claw

The chemical, principle extracted from the Devil’s Claw root, (Harpagoside procumbens) is a Glycoside (sugar derivative) called Harpagoside. This active ingredient contributes the natural anti-inflammatory properties used as a Gout remedy and other painful disorders of the Musculoskeletal system. Devils claw is a popular traditional medicine that has been used for ages. It has a painkilling effect that can benefit people with gout.

12. Epsom Salt

Taking a bath in warm water containing dissolved Epsom salt can alleviate gout effects. Two cups of Epsom salt should be enough. You can do this 2 to 3 times a week.

13. Charcoal Powder

You probably already know that charcoal can absorb foul odor and toxins. But as it turns out charcoalpowder can also help in relieving the gout symptoms. Mixing the substance in your water and soaking the effective part in it for minutes should help defeat the pain. Activated charcoal also works well.

14. Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy in general can help muscle and joint pain. Gout is no exemption. The water can temporarily soothe your joint and ease the tension so you can live for hours to a few days without pain.

15. Elm Leaf Tea

The powdered bark has been used in this manner for local application to treat gout, rheumatism, cold sores, wounds, abscesses, ulcers, and toothaches. The tannins present are known to possess astringent actions. It also has been known to “draw out” toxins, boils, splinters, or other irritants.Elm leaf tea tastes good and it can help defeat gout pain fast.

16. French Beans Juice

French Beans Juice when taken for a month can bring significant improvement for people with gout.

17. Mustard

Mustard isn’t only perfect for those hotdogs. Its very ingredients can have positive effects on our nerves. Apply a little amount of mustard paste in the affected area and let it be absorbed by your skin. You can leave it overnight and wake up feeling better.

18. Mixed Fruit and Vegetable Juices

A mixture of cucumber, beet root and carrot juice can be used to cure gout.

19. Castor Oil

Warm castor oil applied directly to joins can reduce pain fast. You can do this on a regular basis until painultimately subsides.

20. Safflower

Safflower capsules are now on sale on may alternative medicine stores. It has been proven to cure gout by many.

21. Manuka Honey

Manuka honey has been known to have higher antibacterial activity than other types honey and is also gaining popularity in treating arthritis pain because of its natural anti-inflammatory properties and healing power. It reduces joint inflammation and provides a natural form of pain relief. To prepare, mix 2 tablespoons Manuka Honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder into 1 cup of warm green tea, consume this honey cinnamon drink daily in the morning and evening. Honey is truly an organic wonder.

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