Abstract:Consuming food containing high level of purin leads to increase uric acid in the blood which, in turn, cause hyperuricemia or high uric acid level. The use of improper allopurinol for hyperuricemia medication that doesn’t follow medical doctor’s prescription can give harmful side effect. It is therefore required to use an alternative safe medication. Uncaria cordata (Lour.) Merr.) is a plant often used for medication of high levels of blood uric acid by communities in Pasar Ngalam village, Bengkulu Province. T… Show more
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