Parsley, dandelion, burdock nettle, dock marigold, rosemary, sage, thyme, hawthorn and borage were used as a cure for the symptoms of gout. Elder and meadowsweet were also used.
A bath with Epson salts was thought to relieve the symptoms of gout. Raw potato juice and hot potato water were once applied to painful areas in gout. The bruised fresh leaves of peppermint or a lotion made from these were used to apply to sore areas in gout.
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