The present invention relates to a composition for preventing, ameliorating, or treating hyperuricemia or metabolic disorders related with hyperuricemia comprising an extract of Alpinia oxyphylla as an effective ingredient. Because the extract of Alpinia oxyphylla of the present invention can reduce the uric acid amount in blood of an animal model and is derived from natural products, and the raw materials can be easily obtained, it can be widely used in industries that are related to hyperuricemia or metabolic disorders related with hyperuricemia. It can be effectively used for prevention, amelioration, or treatment of gout or gouty arthritis, in particular.