Dear Bob Liebert,

What would herb would be good for gout? If I try what you say should I stop taking my RXs ? The doctor has me on allapurenoal, & cylbrex.

Jim

Dear Friend,

Herbs that are traditional blood-purifiers are combined with herbs that get rid of excess uric acid in the system. The three herbs I have seen very good results with are Juniper Berry, Yellow Dock and Nettles. These should help prevent attacks; Meadowsweet can be added for pain relief, and a Comfrey poultice is very good. These should not interfere with medications, but I think it would be worth trying the herbs alone.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.