POTENTIAL GASTROPROTECTIVE MEDICINAL PLANTS: AN OVERVIEW
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2016, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
A solemn gastrointestinal disorder, peptic ulcer represented by erosions in mucosal linings of stomach and duodenum entailed for a well targeted remedial agent. Numerous drugs acting for the treatment of peptic ulcer is available, but limitations (side effects, occurrence of relapses, drug interactions) of these agents have focused and shifted the search for a novel molecules ensuring better protection and with minimal side effects. Herbal based formulations of medicinal plants are gaining popularity which being on focus, thereby ensures for a better treatment of ulcer. A combination of modern research with the Ayurvedic (herbal based plants) knowledge is in needed to develop standard procedures for standardization of herbs for anti-ulcer activity. The present review focuses on the different medicinal plants having gastroprotective activity.
Authors and Affiliations
Bhrigu Das , Mandeep Singh, Jayamma Kulkarni
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