Perilla leaves can cure gout?

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Usually, Gout requires a long-term treatment regimen, requiring the patient's persistence in using drugs in conjunction with a scientific diet and activities. One of the methods that can effectively help reduce Gout is to use herbs in the home garden, which is perilla. So how to cure Gout with perilla leaves?

1. What is Gout?


Gout is a disease caused by a metabolic disorder of uric acid. When the concentration of uric acid in the body increases, the urate salt crystals tend to crystallize in the joints and thereby cause inflammation.
Therefore, in order to overcome Gout, it is necessary to follow the mechanism of enhancing the kidney's function of eliminating uric acid and reducing the concentration of uric acid in the blood.

2. Uses of perilla for Gout


To answer the question, can perilla leaves cure gout? Let's take a look at some of the uses of perilla leaves for gout below:
Perilla is a familiar plant to most people in Vietnam, this plant is often used as a home remedy. In addition, perilla is also an herb that is used to assist in the prevention and treatment of coughs, colds, asthma and reduce symptoms of Gout effectively.
In gout, perilla is used regularly to aid in the relief of pain caused by this disease. Modern science has also shown that in perilla there are healthy ingredients such as: Rosmarinic acid, Luteolin, Perilaldehyde, Apigenin, minerals Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron ... and vitamin A, B, C. These active ingredients are all capable of supporting vasodilation, anti-inflammatory, pain relief, uric acid excretion in the blood from the body, helping to prevent inflammatory reactions and thereby limiting effective gout attacks. In particular, there are some components in perilla leaves that inhibit the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is an enzyme that plays a role in promoting uric acid formation in the body. Perilla leaves are rich in fiber, high alkalinity can promote the process of purification and elimination of uric acid in the kidneys. Therefore, perilla leaves treat gout with high efficiency for patients.

3. How to use perilla leaves to cure Gout


Perilla leaf juice: Use 6 - 12 grams of perilla leaves, washed and chopped, boiled with clean water for about 15 minutes, after boiling, decant the residue, divide the water into several times to drink during the day, Should be used warm for better results and consumed in 1 day. This medicine can be used when there is an acute gout attack or taken daily on a regular basis to control the concentration of uric acid in the blood. Using raw perilla leaves: Patients can eat perilla leaves in their daily diet, in addition to improving the symptoms of gout, perilla leaves also help with digestion problems. food poisoning and a number of common health problems such as cough, flu, runny nose, etc. Apply perilla leaves: The patient prepares a handful of perilla leaves, washes and drain, then pound or puree perilla leaves, use crushed perilla leaves to cover the painful joint, use a clean towel to bandage the joint position to fix. Apply for 15-20 minutes, then remove the towel and rinse the joint with warm water. As soon as the symptoms of acute gout attack begin, apply perilla leaves immediately to bring the best effect. Use perilla leaves to soak your feet: Use 1 handful of fresh perilla leaves, wash them, then boil with 2 liters of water for 10-15 minutes, wait for the water to cool down from 45-50 degrees, then you can let your feet cool. Place to soak for 30 minutes. Soaking feet in the evening before going to bed can help patients limit pain at night. Drink perilla leaf powder: Fresh perilla leaves are washed and then dried crispy in the sun or can be dried at a moderate temperature, then use a mortar or blender to puree the perilla leaves. powder, use a sieve to remove the fibers that are still not smooth. Each time use 1-2 teaspoons of perilla powder mixed with hot water to drink. Perilla tea: Fresh perilla leaves are washed, then sun-dried or dried until restored. Take an amount of about 5 to 7 grams of dried perilla leaves and then brew with boiling water to make tea. Use while still hot, can be used daily to help relieve the pain of gout effectively. Apply perilla leaf powder: Use perilla leaf powder that has been ground from dried perilla leaves, mix with hot water into a paste, apply to painful, swollen joints within 20-30 minutes.

4. Notes when using perilla leaves to treat gout

Perilla is a relatively benign, easy-to-use, safe, low-cost medicinal herb that can help many patients. To be able to achieve high efficiency in the treatment of gout, patients using perilla leaves need to note a few things:
Need to consult a doctor or medical professional before using perilla leaves. or any other medicine or medicine to treat gout. Learn carefully about the effects, medicinal properties and uses of perilla leaves to be able to choose the most suitable method for each individual. The excessive use of perilla leaves can cause symptoms of digestive disorders, diarrhea, nausea. Do not arbitrarily use perilla leaves in combination with other drugs and herbs, as it may lead to the loss of the drug's effectiveness or cause adverse effects. Similar to other diseases, the treatment with traditional medicine for gout needs to be patient to bring about noticeable results, not in a hurry if it has not been effective. Follow a healthy diet, abstain from or limit the intake of foods that directly affect the disease, such as foods high in purine, to achieve optimal treatment results. Regular visits every 3 to 6 months for monitoring and timely treatment if there is a risk of disease progression. In short, perilla is a relatively benign medicinal herb, capable of supporting vasodilatation, anti-inflammatory, pain relief, eliminating uric acid in the blood from the body, helping to prevent inflammatory reactions. and thereby effectively limit gout attacks.

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