The Ayurvedic name for gout disease is Vata Rakta Roga. Gout is not a very uncommon problem in the world today and is observed generally in elderly people. It mostly affects men as compared to women. This disease is the result of prolonged arthritis problem and it is a very painful condition.
Gout is a problem that comes to a person suddenly without any warning. It is also called metabolic arthritis as it occurs due to improper functioning of the body metabolism. In this disease, the body fails to remove the metabolic waste products, There are various Ayurvedic cures for gout disease which are described in this article.
Ayurvedic Treatments for Gout
Following are some of the easy home made Ayurvedic treatments for gout cure:
- Ginger — Ginger eliminates muscle inflammation and eliminates pain without any side effects.
- Ajmoda (Apium graveolens) — This herb is also called Celery. It effectively treats gout and rheumatism as it has both alkaline and acidic contents. It also helps neutralize the over acidity which leads to gout.
- Arandi (Ricinus communis) — Castor oil is beneficial for gout and rheumatism cure.
- Gokulakanta (Hygrophila spinosa) — Its leaves are mixed with Basil leaves and taken with buttermilk, fruit juice and coconut juice to reduce gout condition.
- Nisoth (Operculina turpethicum) — It is also called Pithori. The roots of this herb are divided into doses of 2 to 4 grams and mixed with Harad. This powder is taken for cure of gout problem.
The above are some of the Ayurvedic treatments for gout condition.
Ayurvedic Causes of Gout
According to Ayurveda, vitiation of blood leads to gout condition, which is caused due to the following conditions:
- Indigestion
- Consuming horse gram, urad dal
- Alcohol
- Obesity
- Lack of sleep
- Consumption of Fish
- Excessive consumption of salty, sour, hot, spicy, oily foods
- Sedentary work
Symptoms of Gout
- Swelling of the joint
- Unbearable pain
- Warmth in the joint
- Burning sensation
- Over reaction on touching the affected join
