Table 2.
Protective effect of Ficus palmata crude extract (Fp.Cr) and omeprazole against ethanol-HCl induced gastric ulcers in rats
| Treatment | Ulcer Index | % Inhibition |
|---|---|---|
| Saline 10 mL/kg + Ethanol-HCl | 9.0 ± 0.07 | – |
| Fp.Cr (50 mg/kg) + Ethanol-HCl | 7.1 ± 0.20*** | 21.1 |
| Fp.Cr (100 mg/kg) + Ethanol-HCl | 5.2 ± 0.14*** | 42.2 |
| Fp.Cr (300 mg/kg) + Ethanol-HCl | 2.4 ± 0.14*** | 73.3 |
| Omeprazole (20 mg/kg) + Ethanol-HCl | 1 ± 0.11*** | 88.8 |
***p < 0.001 compared to control saline group, one-way analysis of variance, followed by Post-hoc Tukey’s test, n = 5