Faced with high uric acid, a common problem in modern life, many people have begun to seek the help of traditional Chinese medicine. Indeed, there are many natural herbs in the treasure trove of Chinese medicine that can help lower uric acid. Today, we will talk about several of these highly regarded Chinese herbal medicines.
Coptis chinensis is famous in traditional Chinese medicine for its bitter cold nature, which has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, drying and dampness and diuretic. Modern studies have found that berberine and other components in Coptis chinensis can significantly reduce blood uric acid levels, and have a good effect on patients with hyperuricemia and gout.
Desmodium Desmodium is another traditional Chinese medicine that has uric acid-lowering effects. It promotes the excretion of urine and increases the excretion of uric acid, thereby reducing the level of uric acid in the blood. Desmodium also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and is also helpful for relieving joint swelling and pain caused by gout.
Hawthorn is not only a common fruit, but also an important traditional Chinese medicine. It is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, which can lower blood lipids, improve microcirculation, and aid in the excretion of uric acid. Moderate consumption of hawthorn or drinking hawthorn tea is of certain help for the prevention and hyperuricemia.
Fourth, the sprouts. It is a traditional Chinese medicine that has the effect of dispelling dampness and turbidity and dispelling rheumatism. In recent years, studies have found that some components in Rhizopus can inhibit the synthesis of uric acid and promote the excretion of uric acid, which has a significant effect on reducing blood uric acid levels. It can also improve gout symptoms such as joint swelling and pain, and bring comfort to patients.
5. Knotweed. Knotweed, in traditional Chinese medicine, is often used for symptoms such as damp heat jaundice and drenching under the cloudy belt. Modern studies have shown that certain compounds in knotweed have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and diuretic effects, helping to lower blood uric acid levels and improve kidney function. Knotweed can also relieve pain and inflammation caused by gout, and has a certain effect on patients with hyperuricemia and gout.
Gout expert Zhang Zhuo reminded:
It should be noted that everyone's constitution and condition are different, so when using traditional Chinese medicine to lower uric acid, it is best to do it under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner to ensure that it is safe and effective. The urate-lowering effects of Chinese medicine usually take some time to manifest and patients need to be patient and follow the doctor's instructions**.
At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits and dietary structure is also the key to preventing hyperuricemia.