Gastroprotective activity and mechanisms of action of Bauhinia purpurea Linn (Leguminoseae) leaf methanol extract

Purpose: To determine the gastroprotective activity and mechanisms of protection of the methanol extract of Bauhinia purpurea leaves (MEBP) using ethanol-induced gastric ulcer model. Methods: Male Sprague Dawley rats (n = 6) were administered orally with 10 % DMSO, 100 mg/kg ranitidine or MEBP (50,...

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Main Authors: Kamarolzaman, M. F. F., Yahya, F., Mamet, S. S., Jakius, K. F., Mahmood, N. D., Shahril, M. S., Mohtarrudin, N., Suhaili, Z., Zakaria, Z. A.
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Published: Pharmacotherapy Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin 2014
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37739/