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Any medical expert can tell you what medication to take for your gout. But many people would rather



seek natural cures for gout. One of the most well-known cures is eating cherries, which is said to regulate the effects of gout and even get rid of them permanently, if you eat them on a regular basis. Some people choose to drink cherry juice concentrate instead, which is just as effective since it has the same essential vitamins found in its fruit equivalent.

A charcoal poultice is one of the natural cures for gout more common in non-Westernized parts of the world. Charcoal is known to be a great gout remedy, and poultices made from charcoal really help get rid of toxins in the body. Mix 1/2 cup of charcoal powder with a few spoonfuls of warm water in a blender. Just be sure to add enough warm water.

Some people create a paste with the poultice. The paste is then applied to the affected joint or area and covered with a warm cloth and left overnight. Caution should be taken when working with



charcoal poultices, because they’re known to stain other items of clothing.

Another use for charcoal as a gout remedy is with a bath. Pour 1/2 a cup of charcoal powder into a bath tub filled with warm water. Then place your joints in it to soak for an hour for a charcoal bath.

Watching what you eat is important in your quest for natural cures for gout. Fruits, most vegetables, and dairy products can help you body defend itself against gout effects. Lots of fluids, especially water, is also known to help fight against gout when it flushes extra uric acid out through the kidneys. And sweetbreads, organ meats, meat extracts, and wild game and fish should be eaten in small quantities due to their high amount of purines, which causes uric acid to painfully crystallize in your joints.