Abstract:
The present invention relates to an Aster glehni extract, a fraction thereof and the active compounds isolated therefrom, which are effective for the treatment, prevention and improvement of hyperuricemia or gout. The Aster glehni extract, the fraction thereof and 6′-O-caffeoylampelopsisionoside, 6′-O-caffeoylroseoside, 6′-O-caffeoylsonchuinoside C, 6′-O-caffeoyldihydrosyringin and glehnoside as the active compounds isolated from the fraction according to the present invention have substantial effect of inhibiting production of uric acid and decreasing its concentration. Accordingly, the Aster glehni extract, the fraction thereof and the active compounds isolated therefrom the fraction according to the present invention can be effectively used as an active ingredient of a drug, health food, etc. for the treatment, prevention and improvement of such as hyperuricemia or gout, which are diseases induced by increased level of uric acid.