2006-12-25 23:59:40 · 4 answers · asked by smoothpanties 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Eat less meat, eat more raw fruits and vegetables. Avoid too many beans. If you must drink milk, buy skim. Drink plenty of water and excersize. Stay cool.
2006-12-26 00:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by sassychickensuckerboy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unani is a Herbal system of medicine popularly practiced in India.
It has very succesful treatments to reduce uric acid levels.First of all you should know what is the cause behind your problem.Contact an unani physician on www.unanidoctors.com/onlinetreatment.htm
2006-12-26 02:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by Syed A 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
herbal meds list and their use and warnings;
Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
Devil's claw has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of a variety of diseases, including gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical research appears to indicate devil's claw may be of benefit in the treatment of gout; in addition to relieving joint pain, devil's claw also reduces serum cholesterol and uric acid levels.
Dosage: 750 mg 3 times daily of a preparation standardized to contain 3% iridoid glycosides.
Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) is the herb from which the drug colchicine was originally isolated and is used as a conventional treatment for gout. The drug colchicine is much more commonly used than are herbal extracts of Autumn crocus. Both the herb and the drug have significant toxicity and for this reason should only be used under the guidance of a physician.
Gravelroot (Eupatorium pu1pureum) stimulate elimination of uric acid.
Dosage: Drink an infusion of 2 tsp gravelroot in a cup of water, three times a day.
Warning: Do not take herbal teas if colchicine has been prescribed.
Celery (Apium graveolens) seed: stimulates elimination of uric acid.
Dosage: Drink an infusion of 2 tsp celery seed in a cup of water, three times a day.
Warning: Do not take herbal teas if colchicine has been prescribed.
Cherries
Consuming half a pound (225 g) of fresh or canned cherries per day has been shown to be very effective in lowering uric acid levels and preventing attacks of gout. Cherries, hawthorn berries, blueberries and other dark red-blue berries are rich sources of anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins. These compounds are flavonoid molecules that give these fruits their deep red-blue color. They are very effective in preventing collagen destruction.
Bilberry contains compounds called anthocyanidins that have proven valuable against gout. These substances reduce uric-acid levels and inhibit tissue destruction. Choose a product containing 25 percent anthocyanidins and take 80 milligrams three times daily.
Hawthorn offers some of the same properties as bilberry. Choose a standardized extract containing 1.8 vitexin-2 rhamnosides and take 100 to 200 milligrams two or three times a day.
Juniper berry is a diuretic herb that helps reduce uric acid. Take 350 to 500 milligrams in capsule form or 1 cup of tea twice daily.
Nettle root increases the excretion of uric acid from the kidneys. Take 250 milligrams three times a day.
Pine-bark and grape-seed extracts act to reduce inflammation, thus easing pain. Take 50 to 100 milligrams of either two to three times daily.
Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory action. It is used in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine against gout, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. Take 250 to 500 milligrams three times a day.
2006-12-26 01:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by WIDOWMAKER54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To my knowledge there isn't one. If you are asking because you wish to lower your uric acid levels because of an arthritic condition then the best way to achieve this is to alter your diet.
2006-12-26 00:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out "GoutCure.com." They have an herbal product that seems to work quite well. My Mom has been using it for a year now and only had one attack...when she went off the product for a couple of months. She's back on it now. lol.
2006-12-26 00:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋