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Gout is considered one of the forms of arthritis widespread around the world. It results from an increase in uric acid in the body. It usually affects the toes, ankles, and knees. Although there are some medications that help in treating it, there are some herbs that help relieve its symptoms.
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In the following context, Al-Consulto reviews the most prominent herbs that help treat gout, according to the Very Well Health website.
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Useful herbs for gout patients
1- Ginger
Some research shows that ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, so it can help reduce inflammation among people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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2- Milk thistle
Milk thistle is a flowering herb of the daisy family, on which a single purple flower grows with large, spiky leaves interspersed with white veins.
Research indicates that milk thistle has antioxidant and anti-arthritic properties, as one study found that milk thistle may be able to lower uric acid levels, which may be beneficial for people with gout.
3- Hibiscus
Some scientists believe that hibiscus has anti-gout activity. Many people use hibiscus to treat gout because it may help lower uric acid levels, according to research conducted on animals.
4- Clover sprouts herb
Alfalfa is a plant most often consumed in the form of sprouts, as it has a long history of use in traditional medicine to help treat conditions such as diabetes, menstrual cramps, high cholesterol, urinary tract infections) and arthritis. However, there is little scientific evidence overall for these uses.
However, recent research suggests that alfalfa can prevent uric acid buildup, which may be key to treating gout, with some studies also suggesting that alfalfa may inhibit inflammatory compounds called cytokines and potentially reduce pain and inflammation associated with arthritis conditions such as Gout.
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