Vol. 3, Issue 3 (2014)
Gastroprotective effect of flower extracts of Hibiscus rosa sinensis against acute gastric lesion models in rodents
Author(s): Phani Kumar K, Annapurna A, Ramya G, Sheba D, Gopal Krishna Ch, lakshmi Sudeepthi NL
Abstract: Hibiscus rosa sinensis L.(malvaceae) flower extracts were selected and evaluated for gastroprotective activity by using Pylorus ligation, aspirin induced and ethanol induced ulceritis in rats. Phytochemical and pharmacological screening of extracts revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins and significant (p
Fig.: Severe injuries are seen in the gastric mucosa
How to cite this article:
Phani Kumar K, Annapurna A, Ramya G, Sheba D, Gopal Krishna Ch, lakshmi Sudeepthi NL. Gastroprotective effect of flower extracts of Hibiscus rosa sinensis against acute gastric lesion models in rodents. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2014;3(3):137-145.