Evaluation of anti-ulcer activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Acalypha Indica Linn

Abstract

The objective of present study is to evaluate the antiulcer activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Acalypha indica. The cause of ulceration in patients is mainly due to hyper secretion of gastric acid and pepsin. Acalypha indica plant extract some of the most attractive sources of new drugs and have been shown to produce promising results in the treatment of gastric ulcers. The anti-ulcer activity of ethanolic extract of Acalypha indica was investigated by pylorus ligation and indomethacin induced gastric ulcer in rats.