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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.
1 Boiled coix seeds can be also be used to make a tea which is beneficial in curing warts. 2  The tea also helps to nourish and moisturize the skin. 3  The seeds may be ground with honey to make a smooth paste which can be used to treat problem areas on the skin such as redness and blemishes. After the husks of coix seeds are removed, they are used to treat ailments of the lungs, large intestines, spleen and stomach. 2  The seeds are sweet and mild in flavor. 3  Traditional natural medicines make use of coix to encourage the passage of water in the body. 4  It is diuretic in nature and promotes proper flow of urine.