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Another treatment for Gout is the ingestion of burdock root. Burdock root has been used as a cleanser of the blood and as treatment for arthritic problems for centuries. Burdock root has purifying and cleansing properties. It can aid in the removal of excess uric acid from the body.
Burdock root (Arctium lappa), Herbal Remedy for Gout and Other Painful Joint Conditions. Burdock root is used as an herbal remedy for gout. This herb has properties which decrease the high serum uric acid levels found in gout patients. The reduction in uric acid alleviates much of the pain and inflammation which accompanies this condition.