Pharmacological efficacy of argemone mexicana plant extract, against cysteamine-induced duodenal ulceration in rats.
Indian J Med Sci
;
2011 Mar; 65(3) 92-99
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
The plant Argemone mexicana is traditionally used as diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal agent, and has wound-healing property. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of A. mexicana aerial part of the plant (methanolic and aqueous extract p.o.) on duodenal ulceration. Materials andMethods:
The study was carried out on the duodenal ulceration model by using cysteamine hydrochloride. Ranitidine (20 mg/kg) was used as standard drug.Results:
Both the extracts of the plant A. mexicana produced a significant activity in cysteamine-induced duodenal ulceration. The aqueous extract at the dose-dependent manner showed the potent activity than methanolic extract.Conclusion:
The plant A. mexicana Linn. Increased healing of gastric ulceration and prevented the development of experimentally induced duodenal ulceration in rats.
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Assunto principal:
Ranitidina
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Extratos Vegetais
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Ratos Wistar
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Cisteamina
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Argemone
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Modelos Animais de Doenças
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Úlcera Duodenal
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Animais
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Camundongos
País/Região como assunto:
México
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Med Sci
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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