1. Green papaya
- Green papaya: has cold properties, mild sweetness, reduces menstruation in the spleen and colon. Has a slightly pungent smell, has the effect of eliminating uric acid toxins, cooling the body. The cold properties of this fruit have a laxative effect, detoxifying the liver.
- Green papaya also has antibacterial effects, soothing joint pain, so people often use papaya to overcome inflammation, joint pain, and pain caused by acute gout when it is still in a mild stage.
- Combine green papaya with green tea leaves: Antioxidants in green tea have the effect of effectively reducing arthritis. The combination of green papaya and green tea creates an effective traditional medicine for gout.
- How to do it: Wash green tea leaves, wash 2 papayas, leave the peel, slice into small pieces. Boil 2 liters of water for 5 minutes, then add green papaya and boil until the water boils again. Add the tea leaves and boil for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat, drain the water and drink.
2. Củ ráy
- Củ ráy: Has a spicy taste, cold properties, regulates lung and spleen circulation, is a type of wild herb growing in many places. According to traditional Eastern medicine records, this medicinal herb contains many active ingredients such as saponins, starch, cyanide, coumarin, flavonoids... These active ingredients help treat tendon and bone pain, arthritis and support the control of gout. Recommended dose 3g/day combined with heat-clearing herbs.
You can use *củ ráy* combined with *chuối hột*. *củ ráy* and *chuối hột* after slicing, drying and grinding into powder can be used as a medicine. Use *củ ráy* with *chuối hột* in a ratio of 5:3, twice a day in the morning and evening 30 minutes before meals, mixing a spoonful of powder with warm water.
3. Tia to
- Perilla: It has a spicy taste, warm properties, regulates lung and spleen menstruation. Belonging to the group of drugs that spread wind and cold (expel cold) - tân ôn (warm up) giải biểu, hành khí, an thai... It has anti-inflammatory effects, reduces pain caused by gout, and prevents infection.
- Some modern studies have shown that perilla leaves have the effect of inhibiting enzymes xanthin oxidase. This enzyme has the ability to promote the formation of uric acid in the blood (increased uric acid in the blood will cause gout). Therefore, perilla leaves are often used by many people to treat gout.
- Note, you should not use perilla for a long time. Because perilla can make some conditions worse such as: Excessive sweating, excessive sweating, loose stools... and lead to electrolyte disorders in the body.
4. Lá lốt
- Betel leaves have a spicy taste, warm properties, fragrant smell, regulate menstruation, stomach, liver, bile and spleen. This medicinal material has the effect of reducing pain, reducing swelling, and warming the abdomen.
- According to modern medicine, piper lolot leaves contain many biological substances that have antibacterial, pain-relieving, and anti-inflammatory effects. From there, it contributes to helping to control the pain of gout.
- How to use: Take about 30g of fresh betel leaves and cook with 2 bowls of water until half a bowl is left, then turn off the heat. Use to drink after dinner.
5. Green beans
- Green beans are often used to prepare dishes to cool down and detoxify. According to traditional medicine, green beans have the effect of detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and controlling gout attacks.
- According to modern research, green beans contain antioxidants. This active ingredient has the effect of supporting the recovery of damaged cells, thereby helping to prevent gout attacks and reduce swelling and redness in joints. The amount of fiber in green beans also contributes to slowing down the formation of uric acid.
