Evaluation of Anti-Ulcer Activity of ArisaemaLeschenaultii
Keywords:
Antiulcer activity, Herbal drug, AntioxidantAbstract
Ethanolic and Aqueous extract of ArisaemaLeschenaultii was evaluated for its Antiulcer activity against naproxen induced ulcer. Different extracts of blume of A. leschenaultii gave dose dependent increase in anti-ulcer activity against naproxen induced ulcer. Ethanolic extract of blume of A. leschenaultii showed better ulcer inhibition (55.8%) as compared to AEAL (36.5%). The present investigation revealed that ArisaemaLeschenaultii exhibited significant antiulcer activity by enhancing antioxidant potential of gastric mucosa thereby reducing mucosal damage.
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