Table 8.
Effect of VFD on gastric ulcers induced by HCl/EtOH in rats.
| Lot | Dose (mg/kg) | Ulcer Index (mm) | Inhibition (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | - | 186.44 ± 8.42 | - |
| VFD | 50 | 126.66 ± 10.16 **♪♪♪ | 32.06 |
| 100 | 56.33 ± 8.50 ***♪♪ | 69.78 | |
| 200 | 28.66 ± 3.05 ***♪ | 84.62 | |
| Omeprazole (reference drug) |
30 | 10.32 ± 1.68 *** | 94.46 |
Values are expressed as means ± SEM (n = 6). VFD: Vitex agnus-castus fruit decoction. ** p < 0.01, *** p < 0.001 significant versus negative control by post hoc Dunnett’s test. ♪ p < 0.05, ♪♪ p < 0.01, ♪♪♪ p < 0.001 significant versus positive control by post hoc Dunnett’s test.