TCM views gout as Dampness, Heat, and Blood Stasis obstructing joints, with Spleen dysfunction and Liver Qi stagnation contributing to poor metabolism and inflammation.
Our Harley Street clinic offers acupuncture and Chinese medicine for Gout, focusing on long term relief and wellbeing. As part of our holistic approach, Acupuncture for Arthritis is also commonly incorporated to help reduce inflammation, ease joint discomfort, improve circulation, and support overall musculoskeletal health.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), gout is commonly associated with Dampness, Heat, and Blood Stasis obstructing the joints and causing painful inflammation. Spleen dysfunction may contribute to poor fluid metabolism causing Dampness accumulation, while Liver Qi stagnation can worsen Blood Stasis, and the accumulation of Turbid Phlegm and Heat further aggravates joint inflammation. Related conditions such as Arthritis & Joint Pain, Knee Pain, IBS, and Weight Loss may also reflect underlying imbalances in digestion, circulation, and inflammation, which is why TCM treatment focuses on restoring internal balance and supporting long term wellbeing.
Acupuncture: Clear Damp-Heat and promote joint circulation
Herbal Medicine: Reduce inflammation and improve metabolism naturally
Dietary Guidance: Reduce purine-rich foods and prevent flare-ups
Traditional Chinese medicine effectively reduces gout symptoms and decreases flare-up frequency (Chen et al., 2019)
Acupuncture demonstrates clinical effectiveness for gout through multiple therapeutic mechanisms (Wang et al., 2021)
TCM approaches balance systemic inflammation while promoting joint repair and improving uric acid metabolism and excretion


TCM views gout as Dampness, Heat, and Blood Stasis obstructing joints, with Spleen dysfunction and Liver Qi stagnation contributing to poor metabolism and inflammation.
We provide Damp-Heat clearing acupuncture, anti-inflammatory herbal medicine to improve metabolism, and comprehensive dietary guidance to reduce purine intake and prevent attacks.
Acute pain relief can be achieved within days of starting treatment, with ongoing therapy helping reduce frequency and severity of gout attacks progressively.
Yes, research shows TCM effectively reduces gout symptoms and flare-up frequency while acupuncture demonstrates clinical effectiveness through anti-inflammatory and metabolic mechanisms.
Book a comprehensive consultation where we'll assess your gout patterns, metabolic health, and lifestyle factors to create a personalised treatment plan.
We combine traditional TCM wisdom with evidence-based approaches, offering natural anti-inflammatory treatments that address metabolic imbalances while preventing future gout attacks.
Qin’s Clinic is based on Harley Street in Central London, just a short walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street stations. We welcome patients from Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Mayfair, and across Greater London.