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Table 4 Effect of methanol extract of C. paniculatum on absolute ethanol-induced ulcer in rats

From: Gastroprotective effects of Combretum paniculatum (Combretaceae) leaf extract and fractions on absolute ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats

Treatment

Dose (mg/kg)

Ulcer index

Percentage protection (%)

3% Tween80

5 ml/kg

0.90 ± 0.04

Omeprazole

20

0.38 ± 0.12*

57.78

MECP

100

0.53 ± 0.11

41.11

 

200

0.40 ± 0.14*

55.56

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± SEM; n = 6; *P < 0.05 significant difference relative to negative control
  2. MECP methanol extract of C. paniculatum