Actions of water extract from Cordyceps militaris in hyperuricemic mice induced by potassium oxonate combined with hypoxanthine

Cordyceps militaris was recorded in the classic traditional Chinese medicine book with the main functions of "protecting liver and enhancing kidney functions", influencing serum uric acid levels.The aim is to investigate the hypouricemic effects and possible mechanism of C. militaris in hyperuricemic mice.A water extract (WECM) was prepared by decocting C. militaris directly at 80 °C in water bath, followed by lyophilization. WECM at 50, 100 and...