Search for the Natural Remedies for the Treatment of Gout

Abstract

Gout is a well-known form of inflammatory arthritis, a condition that develops due to excessive synthesis and reduced excretion of uric acid. Extensively upregulated uric acid levels in the body culminate in the build-up of uric acid crystals in joints, tissues, and body fluids. Pain in the joints, heart, skin redness, and swelling, particularly at the base of the big toe, are the cardinal features. Permanent joint damage may occur if gout is left untreated. Even though many drugs are established for gout therapy, these drugs cannot impede or reverse disease progression. Moreover, chronic use of these anti-gout agents is associated with several undesirable effects. A safe alternative to these synthetic drugs can be natural remedies. These natural remedies are found to subside symptoms of gout efficiently with the additional benefit of minimum or no side effects even after prolonged use. Traditional Chinese medicines have demonstrated better effects against gout than conventional therapies. The medicinal property of Malaysian and Morocco medicinal plants, Apium graveolens, Dendrobium candidum, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia paucinervis, Prunus avium, Prunus cerasus, Paullinia pinnata, Euphorbia hirta and Coffea arabica against gout are summarized in this article. This article aims to highlight the importance of these medicinal plants as a safe alternative to current conventional therapies against gout.