How to Treat Gout With Burdock Root

Gout is a painful inflammatory disease characterized by severe, sudden pain and swelling. It is caused by a formation of painful needle-like crystals between the joints and connective tissue that are a result of a high concentration of uric acid in the blood. Decreasing the amount of uric acid is key to relieving the symptoms of gout and can be done in a variety of ways, including the use of burdock root. Burdock root acts as a purifying agent and assists in cleansing toxins from the blood, including high levels of uric acid.

Things You'll Need

• 8-square-inch piece, cheesecloth
• 6 to 8 oz. water
• Mug
• Raw burdock root
• Pot

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Instructions

Preparing Burdock Root Tea

• 1

  Cut off a 2-inch section of burdock root for each serving of tea. Peel off the tough outer bark of the root, exposing the pith. Slice the pith into thin slices (you should have about 1 tsp. full) and place in the pot.

• 2

  Cover the burdock root with 6 to 8 oz. of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes. The tea may turn blue.

• 3

  Strain the tea by loosely covering the mouth of the mug with cheesecloth. Carefully pour the mixture into the mug so the liquid passes through the cheesecloth. Discard the solid burdock root matter that collects in the cheesecloth.

• 4

  Start by drinking one serving once a day, gradually increasing your intake to two servings of tea per day.