A Review on Medicinal Plants with Anti- Ulcer Activity

The field of herbal medicine has grown exponentially in the past several years and due to their natural origins and low side effects, these medications are becoming more and more popular in both developed and developing nations. Anti – ulcer activity of medicinal plants is scientifically evaluated by in – vitro and in – vivo studies. The healing effects of medicinal plants come from the fact that they accommodate a wide range of secondary metabolites, called phytochemicals, which can be synthesized again and again in nature. The richest sources of active metabolites are contained in seeds, bark, roots, leaves, and fruits of plants. Therefore, a multitude of plants have employed these phytochemicals as a defense mechanism against pathogens. These components are classified as alkaloids, tannins, carotenoids, flavonoids, terpenoids, glycosides, and saponins. While the majority of research concentrated on pharmaceutical action in animal models, many botanical compounds have been shown to have antiulcer activity.