The invention discloses an ointment for treating gouty arthritis and a preparation method thereof, relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicines, and solves the problem that existing western medicines are not strong enough to treat gouty arthritis and it is difficult to eliminate tissue swelling. Including vaseline, it is characterized in that it also includes the following components: raw grass aconitum, pollen, Phellodendron phellodendri, turmeric, Angelica dahurica, Magnolia officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis Magnolia officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis Magnolia officinalis officinalis Magnolia officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis officinalis root , rhubarb, gardenia, cork, baicalensis, chrysanthemum, kudzu root, turmeric, notoginseng, borneol, magnesium sulfate, vaseline, ichthyol and ginger. The present invention uses different components and different medicinal properties for scientific compatibility. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, dredging collaterals, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and relaxing tendons and activating collaterals. The present invention can treat tissue swelling caused by gouty arthritis. The ointment of the present invention is convenient to use, safe and has few side effects.