Abstract

HERBAL MEDICINES AS ANTIULCER: A REVIEW OF THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

Ashwini R. Jambhale*, Shital Pande, Madhuri K. Sonawane, Vidya R. Kale and Ruchita R. Giri

ABSTRACT

Ulcer is a common gastrointestinal disease that occurs in many people. An ulcer is an erosion of the lining of the stomach and duodenum. There are two types of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Together they are called gastric ulcers. Synthetic drugs can be used to treat ulcers. However, these drugs are expensive and may have more side effects than herbal medicines. In recent years, gastric ulcers are also related to Helicobacter pylori infection of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Many herbs and herbal products have been found to play a role in protecting or treating peptic ulcer and gastric ulcer diseases. Herbs are believed to be safe to treat gastric ulcers with fewer side effects. This review describes various scientific evidence for the anti-ulcer activity of various plants. Using the following selected medicinal plants, we can prevent and heal ulcers.

Keywords: Antiulcer agents, H.pylori, Peptic ulcer, NSAIDS.