Home Remedy For Gout Using Giloy

Gout is a type of joint disorder. It usually affects the greater toe. As per Ayurveda, it is caused due to Vata imbalance along with blood vitiation. Hence it is called Vatarakta in Ayurveda. There is a section in Ayurveda, where single herbs are specifically mentioned for specific disease. Giloy (Guduchi) is mentioned as specific remedy for gout. Let us learn about a simple home remedy using Giloy for this disease.

Ingredients

Guduchi / Giloy / Indian Tinospora – 25 grams – coarse powder is better, if not, fine powder will also do.
Water – 400 ml of water

Method of preparation, Dose

To make Guduchi Kashayam, mix Guduchi powder with water and heat it on mild fire. Stir continuously. The vessel should be wide mouthed. Boil it slowly and reduce the water proportion to 100 ml.
Filter it and use it for drinking.

Rules:

• All rules for making Kashayam apply in this procedure.
• Each day, the Kashayam needs to be prepared fresh. Once prepared, Kashayam can be stored only for 10 hours.

Dose: 30 – 40 ml once or twice a day before food

Home remedy video

Taste: Slightly bitter.

Benefits, mode of action

Benefit: It is told in Ayurveda that Guduchi Kashayam should be administered to the Gout patient for a long time, for 2 – 3 months.

How it works? 
Guduchi is a potent immuno-modulator and anti inflammatory herb. It relieves pain and inflammation. Read more Guduchi

Side effects

It is useful in diabetes as well, as it helps control blood sugar level. Hence people undergoing diabetes treatment should consult their doctor before following this home remedy.

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