It is not true that moxa leaf foot soak cures gout. Foot soaking in mugwort leaves can promote blood circulation in the lower limbs and can improve the discomfort caused by gout, however, it is not possible to cure gout through foot soaking in mugwort leaves. The treatment of gout needs to take into account the severity of the disease, through drugs or surgery and other methods. If you have chronic gouty arthritis, you can soak your feet in moxa leaves to promote blood circulation, which can relieve the discomfort caused by gout. However, if the gout is in an acute attack, it is not recommended to soak the feet in moxa leaves to avoid aggravating the discomfort. When gout is present and the symptoms are mild, it can be treated with medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as diclofenac sodium dispersible tablets, febuxostat tablets, benzbromarone tablets, etc. But if the gout is more severe and has already been treated, it can be treated with medication. However, if the gout is more serious and has caused serious damage to the joints, surgery is needed to remove the gout stones and orthopedic treatment for the destroyed joints. To summarize, moxa leaf foot soak can not cure gout, only in mild condition to relieve the symptoms, if the gout attack, must go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out targeted treatment, so as not to delay the condition.