Volume :
2
Issue :
1
Abstract :
The antiulcer potential of ethanolic extract of Musa paradisiaca leaves was evaluated by ethanol induced ulcer models. Effect of administration of ethanol extract of Musa paradisiacal leaves at dose of 100 mg/kg b.w. was given by oral route. Ethanol extract of Musa paradisiaca decreased gastric content, total acidity, ulcer index, and increase in pH of gastric pylorus ligation ulcer model. The anti-oxidant effect of the extract of Musa paradisiaca was also assessed in the gastric content of the ulcer induced as well as the M.paradisiaca treated rats. M.paradisiaca was found to be useful as a natural antiulcer as well as a gastric antioxidant in the treatment of experimental ulcer induced in albino rats.