It is currently believed that mint leaves do not lower blood uric acid. Mint leaves refers to the leaves of mint, is a common daily vegetable and seasoning, mainly contains flavonoids, amino acids, quinone components, trace elements and organic acids such as caffeic acid, rosemary acid, trans-cinnamic acid, benzoic acid, for the time being, there is no reliable experimental research that mint contains any one of the components have the effect of lowering uric acid. Patients who need to reduce the level of uric acid in the body can try to low purine diet, such as skim milk, oats, eggs, blueberries, strawberries and other foods, avoid eating pig liver, duck liver, pig heart and shrimp, crab and other high purine content of food, do not drink alcoholic beverages, daily should drink more water, regular testing of blood uric acid and liver and kidney function. Patients with high blood uric acid can go to the rheumatology and immunology department of regular hospitals for detailed consultation, and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.