Table 1.
Effect of different doses of manuka honey on gastric mucosal lesion index.
| Treatment regimen | Gastric lesion index (mm2/stomach) | Ulcer inhibition rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| SHAM | 1.0 ± 0.17 | — |
| Ulcer control group | 15 ± 0.43a | — |
| Positive control (ranitidine) | 8.0 ± 0.21b | 47 |
| Ulcer control group + manuka honey (0.625 gm/kg) | 13 ± 0.60 | 13 |
| Ulcer control group + manuka honey (1.25 gm/kg) | 12 ± 0.63 | 20 |
| Ulcer control group + manuka honey (2.5 gm/kg) | 5.0 ± 0.31b | 67 |
Data are mean ± SEM (n = 6).
aSignificant versus SHAM (P ≤ 0.05).
bSignificant versus acetic acid (ulcer) (P ≤ 0.05).