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| Herbal Remedies for GoutGout is a disease of the joints and is more common in old mature age and in males than in females. It is a constitutional disorder connected with excess of uric acid in the blood manifesting itself by inflammation of joints with deposition of urate of soda and also by morbid changes in various important organs. An attack of gout may appear without warning or there may be premonitory symptoms. The attack comes usually at night, usually between two and three in the morning. The affected part is found to be swollen and of deep red hue. The skin is tense and glistening and the surrounding veins are more or less distended. The attack lasts for a week or ten days during which the patient suffers from constipation, dyspepsia and extreme thirst. The urine is scanty and high colored with a copious deposit, consisting chiefly of urates. The joint affected become swollen but if the disease is not attended to, the swelling spreads to other joints and it becomes chronic. Joints also become enlarged and refuse to function without giving excruciating pain to the sufferer. Herbs for GoutBelow are the herbs that are found effective in the treatment of gout:Castor Seeds – A poultice of castor seeds can be applied with beneficial results to gouty and rheumatic swellings. more... Celery – Gokulakanta – It is also effective in rheumatic afflictions such as rheumatism, arthritis and gout. more... Holy Basil – A decoction of holy basil leaves can be given with beneficial results in gout and gonorrhea. Turpeth – The tuberous roots of turpeth in doses of 2 to 4 grams mixed with chebulic myrobalan (harad) are beneficial in gout. more...... Natural Remedies for Gout Below are the natural remedies that are found useful in the treatment of gout: - The patient should breathe fresh air, so that oxygen is available to him in larger quantities cleansing his blood of poisonous humors. - The patient must increase his intake of water to produce more urine. He should take lukewarm water in the morning and evening mixed with the juice of lime. - The patient should take food consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits recommended are grape fruit, oranges, raspberry, pineapple and pear. Vegetables like the various gourds, cabbage, tomatoes and greens are the best. - Patient suffering from a constant pain should apply a paste of raw potatoes ground fine on the affected joints. The paste should be allowed to remain for some hours. - Hot fomentation should be undertaken to reduce the joints pain. About 75 grams of salt should be added to one liter of hot water for fomentation. The site of fomentation should be washed with cold water later on. |
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