Evaluation of anti-ulcer activity of extracts of Crateva religiosa and Waltheria indica using Acetic acid induced ulcer model

Abstract

Crateva religiosa (CR) and Waltheria indica (WI) a native plant from Africa and Asia, and the most widely cultivated species in Northwestern India, It comprises 10 species from tropical and subtropical climates, ranging in size from tiny herbs to massive trees. It can be used as food, medicine, cosmetic oil, or animal feed. It is produced for its nutrient-dense pods, edible leaves, and blooms. It is between 3 and 8 centimeters tall. Numerous studies have shown that it has positive impacts on people. has been identified as having a large amount of bioactive substances. The plant's leaves, which are abundant in vitamins, carotenoids, polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, alkaloids, glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, tannins, and saponins, are the most used components of the plant. The goal of the current study was to assess the anti-ulcer potential of many plant extracts.