According to a review published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) contains flavonoid compounds such as apigenin and luteolin, substances with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Professor Dr. Bahram H. Arjmandi (Florida State University, USA), a nutrition and metabolism expert, commented at a functional food conference: "Herbal teas rich in polyphenols, including chamomile tea, can support controlling oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions, two factors related to gout. However, clinical data on humans is still limited.
Similarly, according to information from Mount Sinai Health System (USA), chamomile tea is recorded to have anti-inflammatory and body-soothing effects, but "should not be considered an alternative treatment to anti-uric drugs".
Experts recommend that if you use chamomile tea, you should drink 1-2 cups per day as a support measure, while maintaining a low-purine diet, drinking enough water and monitoring your uric acid index periodically.
Thus, chamomile tea has the potential to support thanks to its natural biological properties, but there is no strong enough evidence to replace medical treatment. Gout patients need to consult a doctor before long-term application.
