Ease Gout Pain Naturally With Ear Acupressure and Chinese Herbal Tea

For those with gout, traditional Chinese medicine offers natural treatments rooted in centuries of practice.

Gout often strikes the big toe’s first metatarsophalangeal joint, presenting with redness, swelling, heat, and severe pain. （mapo_japan/Shutterstock）

A gout flare-up can come on fast, bringing sharp, unbearable joint pain. Drawing on wisdom from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ear acupressure techniques can rapidly alleviate pain, and Chinese herbal remedies and teas can also bring relief to those with gout.

Ear Acupoint for Quick Pain Relief

TCM views the ear as a microsystem intricately linked to the body’s meridians, five organs, and six viscera. Stimulating specific ear acupoints can unblock the flow of qi (vital energy) and blood, regulate organ functions, and promote healing.

For gout, a key acupressure point on the inner side of the ear’s antitragus can offer quick pain relief during a flare-up. Gently press the point to temporarily ease discomfort.