Gastroprotective effect of Achyranthes aspera Linn. leaf on rats.
OBJECTIVE
The study was aimed at evaluating the antiulcer activity of ethanolic extract of Achyranthes aspera (EEAA) leaf.


METHODS
The anti-ulcer assays were performed on pylorus ligation and chronic ethanol induced ulcer model. The effects of the EEAA on gastric content volume, pH, free acidity, total acidity and ulcer index were evaluated.


RESULTS
The percentage of ulcer protection (59.55% and 35.58%) was significantly (P < 0.001) higher in the groups treated with the high dose of EEAA (600 mg/kg), it also reduced the volume of gastric juice and total acidity whereas, gastric pH was increased significantly.


CONCLUSIONS
The results of this study show significant gastroprotective activity of EEAA may be due to presence of phyto-constituents like flavanoids, saponins and tannins.
Department of Pharmacology, Radharaman College of Pharmacy, MP, India.
Ashish K
AK
Das
Papiya
P
Bigoniya
Neelesh K
NK
Verma
A C
AC
Rana
D029044:Achyranthes / Q000737:chemistry*; D000818:Animals; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D000431:Ethanol; D005750:Gastric Juice / Q000187:drug effects; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008026:Ligation; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry*; D051381:Rats; D012997:Solvents; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D012997:Solvents; D000431:Ethanol