A zesty refreshing mix of anti-inflammatory and pain relieving herbs to break up Uric acid, improve circulation and relieve the symptoms of Gout.
Actions - Fast acting pain relief, Anti-inflammatory, Circulatory stimulant, diuretic, breaks up Uric acid.
Indications - For acute gout attacks & daily as maintenance for Gout & arthritic conditions.
For best results using Herbal Tea drink it all day long for the duration of the attack.
People who suffer from regular Gout or Arthritic episodes should consider drinking this Tea daily.
Gout Out Relief from Gout Arthritis - Organic Tea
White Willow Bark - Salix alba
Celery Seeds - Apium graveolens
Nettle Leaf - Urtica dioica
Dandelion Root - Taraxacum officinale
Turmeric root - Curcuma longa
Black Pepper - Piper nigrum
Pour boiling water over herbal mix and steep for 5-7minutes or longer.
Drink from 3-5 cups a day during a Gout attack or 1 cup a day as maintenance.
White Willow - Aspirin Allergy/Sensitivity: Individuals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to aspirin or other salicylates should not use white willow.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Salicylates can cross the placenta and pass into breast milk, potentially causing harmful effects to the fetus or infant
Interactions with Medications
Anticoagulants/Blood Thinners: Avoid use with drugs like warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, or clopidogrel (Plavix), as the bleeding risk is significantly increased.
NSAIDs: Combining with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve) is not recommended due to a higher risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects.
Other Salicylates
Diuretics and Antihypertensives: White willow may make these blood pressure or "water pill" medications less effective.
Methotrexate and Phenytoin: may increase levels of these drugs in the blood to dangerous, toxic levels.
Celery Seeds - Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Avoid in medicinal amounts due to potential uterine stimulation and risk of miscarriage; stick to food amounts only.
Kidney Problems: Not recommended for active inflammation, failure, or disease due to potential stress on kidneys.
Bleeding Disorders: May increase bleeding risk; caution with anticoagulant drugs (like Warfarin).
Allergies: to celery, birch, carrot, mugwort, or other Apiaceae family members
Sun Sensitivity
Nettle - Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Nettle may stimulate uterine contractions, increasing the risk of miscarriage, and can also alter hormone metabolism.
Kidney or Heart Conditions: Use with caution or avoid if you have fluid retention (edema) due to heart or kidney dysfunction.
Bleeding/Blood Clotting Disorders: Nettle contains significant amounts of vitamin K, which promotes blood clotting. Individuals with bleeding disorders or a history of blood clots (thrombosis) should avoid it.
Diabetes: Nettle can affect blood sugar levels (both raising and lowering them),
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension): Nettle may lower blood pressure.
Medication Interactions
Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants): The high vitamin K content can reduce the effectiveness of blood-thinning drugs like warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) and clopidogrel (Plavix).
Blood Pressure Medications: Due to its diuretic and hypotensive effects, nettle may amplify the effects of antihypertensives, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers, potentially causing blood pressure to drop too low.
Diuretics ("Water Pills"): Taking nettle with prescription diuretics can increase the risk of dehydration and lower potassium levels too much.
Diabetes Medications
Lithium: Nettle's diuretic action can decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium, leading to dangerously high levels of the drug in the body.
NSAIDs: Nettle may enhance the effect of anti-inflammatory drugs like diclofenac, and caution is advised.
Dandelion - Biliary or Intestinal Obstruction avoid if you have an obstruction of the bile ducts or intestines.
Gallstones Use caution if you have gallstones, as dandelion can increase bile production and potentially cause a gallbladder attack or colic.
Allergies; Avoid use if you are allergic to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or other plants in the Asteraceae family.
Gastric Issues; Use with caution if you have hyperacid gastritis, peptic ulcers, or high gastric acidity, as the bitter compounds can cause stomach discomfort or heartburn.
Bleeding Disorders; Dandelion might slow blood clotting, increasing the risk of bruising and bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
Kidney Issues; Due to its high potassium content and potential effect on oxalate release, people with kidney problems or kidney failure should use caution or avoid use.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding; There is insufficient reliable information on the safety of dandelion in medicinal amounts during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It is best to avoid use in these cases.
Diabetes and Blood Pressure Disorders; Dandelion may affect blood sugar and blood pressure levels, so individuals with diabetes, high, or low blood pressure should avoid use or consult a doctor.
Medication Interactions
Diuretics (Water Pills); Dandelion is a natural diuretic and contains high levels of potassium. Taking it with prescription diuretics, especially potassium-sparing ones, can lead to excessively high potassium levels in the body or alter how quickly the body eliminates the medication.
Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants) Dandelion may slow blood clotting, so combining it with blood thinners (like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel) can increase the risk of bleeding.
Antibiotics Dandelion may decrease the absorption and effectiveness of some antibiotics, such as quinolone antibiotics (e.g., Cipro, Levaquin).
Lithium Dandelion's diuretic effect may reduce how well the body gets rid of lithium, which can lead to toxic levels of the drug in the body.
Diabetes Medications Dandelion might lower blood sugar levels, so taking it with diabetes medications may cause blood sugar to drop too low.
Heart and Blood Pressure Medications Dandelion can interact with certain heart and blood pressure drugs, affecting their efficacy.
Turmeric - Gallstones or Bile Duct Obstruction: Turmeric can increase bile production, which may trigger gallbladder pain or exacerbate an obstruction.Bleeding Disorders:
Turmeric may slow blood clotting, increasing the risk of bleeding.
Diabetes: Turmeric may lower blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia if combined with anti-diabetic medications.
Iron Deficiency (Anemia): High doses of turmeric might prevent the absorption of iron, worsening the condition.
Kidney Stones: Turmeric is high in oxalates, which can increase the risk of kidney stone formation in susceptible individuals.
Hormone-Sensitive Conditions: Turmeric might have mild estrogen-like effects, so caution is advised for conditions like breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids.
Black Pepper - Gastrointestinal Issues: Black pepper can irritate the intestinal lining and may worsen symptoms in people with gastritis, stomach ulcers, acid reflux, heartburn, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Bleeding Disorders/Upcoming Surgery
Medication Interactions
Lithium: Black pepper may decrease how well the body releases lithium
Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants): The potential anti-clotting effects of piperine may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding when combined with drugs like warfarin or aspirin.
Medications Changed by the Liver (CYP3A4 substrates): Piperine can alter the metabolism of many drugs processed by the liver, including some for high cholesterol (atorvastatin) or heart conditions (cyclosporine).
Diabetes Medications: Combining with anti-diabetes drugs might cause blood sugar to drop too low.
Phenytoin, Propranolol, Theophylline, Rifampin: Black pepper might increase the absorption and effects of these specific medications.