There is definitely more to be researched than herbal remedies for managing Gout. Food is a major factor in managing Gout and there are many sites out there that will help you navigate the trigger foods and which foods will be more helpful in the healing.
I did this little bit of research to help out a friend. She is already in the know about foods to avoid so I kept my research to herbal suggestions. And as it has been written out for her, I wanted to share with others as well.
And here is what I have come up with. It's not a complete list but is a useful start to any journey in managing the pain of GOUT.
I took this Information from the Book called: Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs. by: Gail Faith Edwards. Thank you Gail for putting this valuable book together. It's small but packed with great info on all kinds of herbal healing remedies.
Here are my notes on managing Gout with Herbs (with a few other tips added in here and there).
Some herbal remedy suggestions for GOUT
From: Opening our wild hearts to the Healing Herbs by Gail Faith Edwards
Apple Peel: is used in France to relieve rheumatism andgout and as a diuretic acid. They drink a daily cup of infusion made from dried
peels and apply a warm poultice of cooked peel to painful joints.
Slippery Elm: rich in calcium helps ease insomnia whentaken b4 bed.
“To relieve jointpain including rheumatism, arthritis, and gout, I’ve made a poultice of equal
parts of slippery elm, wheat bran and hot apple cider.”
Blackberry: The common wild blackberry has a richmineral and medicinal history including use by ancient Greeks as a remedy for
Gout.
ChickweedTincture: is a joint oiler, andan excellent choice for those dealing with arthritis, rheumatism, and gout. 20-30 drops 3 x daily reduces pain and swelling and restores mobility to stiff joints.
Garlic: the joint oiler, has a particularlystrong effect on arthritic inflammation. Regular consumption increases synovial fluids and improves joint mobility. Garlic breaks up crystallization, makingit a specific remedy against Gout. Garlic can be tinctured in alcohol and taken that way as well as preserving garlic cloves with skins on in a vat of honey.
Mullein: To relieve the pain of gout, Lumbeesoaked their feet in an infusion of mullein leaves.
Nettle: German studies show long-term use offresh nettle juice or dried nettle infusion effective for relieving the pain of gout.
Mint: All mints are mineral rich. Peppermintoffers very high amounts of magnesium,phosphorous, riboflavin, thiamine, and Vitamin A, abundant calcium, iron,
niacin, potassium, protein, sodium, selenium, and vitamin C.
Rosemary: Fresh rosemary tinctured in rubbing alcohol is a stimulating liniment known as Queen of Hungary water. First made in the thirteenth century, it cured the paralysis of Queen Elizabeth of Hungary. She is said to have used it continuously and her simple formula for making it is preserved in Vienna. Rubbed in vigorously, rosemary liniment is
also effective for relieving gout in hands and feet.
For making your own Rosemary tincture in rubbing alcohol. I suggest putting fresh rosemary leaves in ajar as you would for making any tincture. Fill jar but not packed too tightly. Pour Rubbing Alcohol over the leaves, cover completely and let it meld for 6
weeks. Strain and use liquid as you would any liniment.
We have a lot of fresh rosemary on our farm so if you are local to Port Alberni, let me know if you want some and I'll gather it up for you. One of our rosemary plants lives in the Greenhouse and is very abundant.
A gift of a small piece of research to get you going on healing gout. Dig further if you are so inspired to do so. From Dora at www.doraseden.net