What is gout?
A painful form of arthritis which affects the big toe, but can also affect ankle, knee, foot, hand, elbow and wrist. Men are at least 4 times more likely to develop gout than women.
Causes
Excess uric acid in the body results in crystalline deposits in the joints which results in the joint inflammation.
Symptoms
- Pain, swelling of the joint.
- Redness and tenderness of the joint area.
Remedy (Nuskhe)
- Mix mustard oil and rectified alcohol (1 part oil to 40 parts alcohol) and use as a lotion.
- Make a poultice of ground fenugreek seeds (methi dana); use on the affected part.
