Abstract

REVIEW ON MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN TREATMENT OF ANTIULCER

Pankhade Sachin*, Rathi Pooja, Pawar Shrikant and Muley Sagar

Abstract

An ulcer is a common gastrointestinal disorder which is seen in many people it is the disease of mucous membrane lining the alimentary track the formation of ulcer depend on the presence of acid and peptic activity in gastric juice and also break down in mucosal membrane. number of synthetic drug are available to treat ulcer but these drugs are expensive and also produce more side effect as compare to herbal medicine. Medicinal plant that contain a active ingredient and chemical constituent that are useful in the treatment of antiulcer so herbal medicine are better alternative for the treatment of ulcer. As herbal medicine are considered as safe for the treatment of ulcer with less economical effect, side effect and relatively less toxic. The present review focuses on history of ulcer, its types, pathophysiology, material and methods, chemical constituents, Anti-ulcer drugs, Anti-ulcer medicinal plants, diagnostic tests for ulcers and current status of global clinical trials conducted on ulcers and the plant features provide antiulcer activity.

Keywords: Medicinal plants, Ulcer, Antiulcer.