Polyphenols are one of the largest and most widespread groups of secondary metabolites in
the plants world. These compounds are of particular interest due to their occurrence and the …

Human tumor necrosis factor (TNF), first isolated by our group as an anticancer agent, has
been now shown to be a primary mediator of inflammation. Till today 19 different members of …

Ethnopharmacological importance Currently, in many traditional communities, such as the
riverine community in the North Araguaia microregion (Mato Grosso, Brazil), plant …

Gastric ulcer is a chronic disease featured with unexpected complications, including
bleeding, stenosis and perforation, as well as a high incidence of recurrence. Clinical …

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is the most common disorder of the stomach and duodenum,
which is associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. PUD occurs due to an imbalance …

Several biological activities of pomegranate have been widely described in the literature, but
the anti‐inflammatory effect in the gastrointestinal tract has not been reviewed till now. The …

Gastric ulcers are a major problem worldwide with no effective treatment. The objective of
this study was to evaluate the use of manuka honey in the treatment of acetic acid‐induced …

Background Rumex nepalensis (RN) Spreng has been used to treat ulcer disease in
Ethiopian folk medicine. This study aimed to determine the anti-ulcer activity of …

Ethnopharmacological importance Lafoensia pacari A. St.-Hil.,(Lythraceae) is a native tree
of Brazilian Cerrado and commonly known in Brazil as" mangava-brava". Its leaves are used …

Punicalagin is the major ellagitannin constituent from leaves of Lafoensia pacari, a Brazilian
medicinal plant widely used for the treatment of peptic ulcer and wound healing. Genotoxic …