A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences shows that psyllium nuclei can significantly reduce uric acid levels in models of animals with hyperuricemia.
Research records that this herb promotes urate secretion through urine and at the same time reduces kidney damage due to increased uric acid.
More recently, a study published in early 2026 in the journal Phytomedicine showed that an extract from psyllium seeds can regulate the gut microbiome and inhibit inflammatory reactions - an important mechanism causing kidney damage in gout.
This contributes to reducing both uric acid levels and systemic inflammation levels.
Biochemical studies have identified in the code there are active substances such as aucubin, acteoside and flavonoids that can inhibit the enzyme xanthine oxidase - an enzyme directly involved in the uric acid production process.
International herbal research organizations recognize plantain as a medicinal herb with natural diuretic effects.
When urine levels increase, the kidneys will increase the excretion of solubles, including urate. This is an important mechanism to help reduce blood uric acid levels in a physiological direction, instead of just inhibiting uric acid production.
Some studies also show that psyllium has the ability to protect kidney cells from oxidative stress and inflammation, thereby improving blood filtration and metabolic waste elimination efficiency.
You can prepare 20-30g of fresh plantain leaves (or 10-15g of dried ones); 500ml of water; Simmer for 10-15 minutes, drink during the day.
Combine plantain with corn silk or buckwheat to increase diuretic and purifying effects.
In addition to reducing uric acid, psyllium also contains compounds that have anti-inflammatory effects.
This is important, because gout is not only caused by high uric acid but also by the body's strong inflammatory reaction to urate crystals.
Although considered relatively safe, plantain can still interact with drugs or cause side effects if used for a long time or in high doses.
People with severe kidney failure, pregnant women or those who are using diuretics or uric acid-lowering drugs should consult a doctor before using them regularly.
