An excellent home remedy to control uric acid is to regularly drink beetroot and carrot juice because it contains water and substances that help reduce the concentration of uric acid in the blood.
Other natural options are nettle tea, applying arnica ointment daily, and applying a poultice made from a plant called comfrey, because these medicinal herbs have properties that help in the recovery of the affected joint, bringing relief from symptoms.
Although home remedies help regulate uric acid levels, their use should not replace treatment recommended by a doctor, and it is essential to follow medical advice.
1. Beetroot and carrot juice
An excellent home remedy for uric acid is the combined juice of beetroot, carrot, cucumber and watercress. The ingredients in this juice have properties that help eliminate excess uric acid from the body, and can be a great therapeutic complement for gout and arthritis.
Ingredients
- 80 g of beetroot;
- 80 g of carrots;
- 80 g of cucumber;
- 20 g of watercress.
Preparation mode
Place all ingredients in the blender and blend. Drink this juice every day in the morning and on an empty stomach.
2. Cherry juice
Cherry juice helps lower uric acid and prevent the development of gout. Furthermore, cherries have anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce pain common in gout and arthritis.
Ingredients
- 400 grams of cherry;
- 3 mint leaves;
- 1/2 glass of water.
Preparation mode
Wash the cherries and remove the pits. Place in the blender along with the water and blend. Then add the mint leaves and blend again, then consume immediately.
3. Nettle tea
Another home remedy for uric acid is nettle tea, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, which stimulates circulation and reduces local swelling.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of dried nettle leaves;
- 150 ml of boiling water.
Preparation mode
Pour water over the dry leaves and leave to infuse for 20 minutes, then strain and drink several times a day.
4. Arnica ointment
Arnica ointment is great for applying to painful skin due to bruises, bumps or bruises because it relieves muscle pain very efficiently.
Ingredients:
- 5 g of beeswax;
- 45 ml of olive oil;
- 4 tablespoons of chopped arnica leaves and flowers.
Preparation:
In a bain-marie, place the ingredients in a pan and let it boil over low heat for a few minutes. Then, turn off the heat and leave the ingredients in the pan for a few hours to macerate. Before it cools, strain and store the liquid part in containers with lids, which should always be kept in a dry, dark and ventilated place.
5. Comfrey poultice
The poultice prepared with comfrey helps with the recovery of painful joints and reduces local swelling, because this plant has an active ingredient called choline that prevents the formation of edema and promotes blood circulation in the injured tissue. Allantoin and mistletoe stimulate cell growth and tissue regeneration, while tannins have an antimicrobial effect.
Ingredients:
- 2 to 4 tablespoons of comfrey root powder;
- 1 piece of fabric that can cover the desired area;
- Enough warm water to form a paste.
Preparation:
Mix the powder with water carefully until it forms a paste, place it on a clean cloth and apply directly to the area you want to treat. Leave to act for 2 hours.
Attention: This preparation should not be used on open wounds because it can be toxic and cause skin irritation, liver problems and promote the development of cancer.
The uric acid diet also involves not eating foods that promote greater uric acid production, such as red meat, liver, kidneys, sausages and seafood, in addition to reducing the intake of beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas or soy, for example. See how food can also help:
Bibliography
- MOUNTSINAI. Comfrey. Disponível em: <https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/comfrey#:~:text=Comfrey%20roots%20and%20leaves%20contain,sprains%2C%20strains%2C%20and%20osteoarthritis.>. Acesso em 19 abr 2022
- Hyperuricemia and gout: the role of diet. Hyperuricemia and gout: the role of diet. Scielo. 2014
