Table 1.
Gastroprotective effect of H. suaveolens extracts on ethanol-induced ulceration in rats.
| Treatment | Dose (mg/kg) | n | UI (mm2) | Gastroprotection (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | --- | 8 | 92.0 ± 7.0 | --- |
| Hexane extract | 10 | 8 | 27.5 ± 2.6 * | 70.0 ± 2.8 |
| 30 | 8 | 28.1 ± 6.3 * | 69.5 ± 6.9 | |
| 100 | 8 | 27.9 ± 7.6 * | 69.7 ± 8.3 | |
| Dichloromethane extract | 30 | 8 | 59.6 ± 2.5 * | 35.2 ± 2.8 |
| 100 | 8 | 40.3 ± 7.0 * | 56.2 ± 7.7 | |
| Methanol extract | 30 | 8 | 50.9 ± 6.8 * | 44.7 ± 7.4 |
| 100 | 8 | 42.7 ± 7.3 * | 53.7 ± 8.5 | |
| Carbenoxolone | 100 | 8 | 21.8 ± 3.9 * | 72.0 ± 5.0 |
* p < 0.05 vs. control group; UI = Ulcer index.