Abstract

Kammari Hari Krishna, Rodda Naganjaneyulu*, Kummari Vaishnavi, Konapuram. Harshitha, Kuruva Anusha and Kothakota Keerthi

ABSTRACT

The objective of present study is to evaluate the antiulcer activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Aegle marmelos. The cause of ulceration in patients is mainly due to hypersecretion of gastric juice and pepsin. In traditional system of medicine a number of herbal preparations have been used for the treatment of peptic ulcers. The anti-ulcer activity of methanolic extract of Aegle marmelos leaves was investigated by aspirin plus pylorus ligation induced gastric ulcer in rats, Ethanol induced ulcer in rats, water immersion stress test induced ulcer in rats. In aspirin plus pylorus ligation model, Aegle Marmelos at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg produced significant reduction in gastric volume, free acidity and ulcer index compared to control. In ethanolic extract induced ulcer models both doses (200mg/kg & 400mg/kg) of Aegle marmelos extract significantly reduced severity of ulceration. This present study indicates Aegle marmelos leaves extract have potential antiulcer activity.