How To Prepare:

• Add a small cup of hibiscus flowers to four cups of water and let it boil for a few minutes.
• Then switch off the stove and place a lid and let the flowers steep for few minutes.
• Drain the flowers, and you will obtain hibiscus juice.
• You can add it to lemonade, or a margarita.

Side Effects:

• There are no noteworthy side effects by consuming hibiscus, but some people might get affected with upset stomach, gas, constipation, headache.

11. Coffee:

It may come as a surprise to many when we say coffee can reduce the pain caused by gout. Some studies show that coffee is responsible for increased excretion of uric acid from your body that helps reduce the formation of crystals of uric acid in joints and tendons that cause severe pain. (12)

How To Prepare:

• Select the coffee brand you want to drink; you can either buy beans and grind them yourself or instant coffee, making powders are readily available in the market.
• You can opt for the one depending on your taste.

Side Effects:

• Consuming coffee is safe when taken moderately, approximately 3 to 4 cups a day. If taken in excess, the caffeine may cause nervousness, insomnia, upset stomach.

12. Diet:

We cannot change many reasons that cause gout, such as genes, race, etc. but gout is a metabolic disease, being obese can cause gout flare-ups along with many other health issues. But by following a low-purine diet regimen designed for people suffering from gout can be very useful. Try to include plant-based proteins, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts in abundance and avoid red meat, organ meats like liver and kidney, seafood such as shrimp, anchovies, mussels, and sardines. (13)

13. Nettle Tea:

A herbal remedy that helps reduce the pain and inflammation caused by gout is Nettle leaves. Drinking herbal tea prepared with stinging nettle is an excellent solution to reduce uric acid from the body, thereby reducing the pain caused by it. (14)