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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.
Gravel root is considered a valuable remedy in dropsy, strangury, gravel, hematuria, gout and rheumatism, exerting a special influence upon chronic renal and cystic troubles. Gravel root is also useful for cystitis, urethritis, prostate enlargement (and other forms of obstruction), and for rheumatism and gout. The tea of this herb is used to induce sweating and break a high fever. Gravel root can be used to alleviate problems with cystitis.