Research Article

Evaluation of Antiulcer and Cytotoxic Potential of the Leaf, Flower, and Fruit Extracts of Calotropis procera and Isolation of a New Lignan Glycoside

Table 2

Effect of Cp extracts on gastric secretion, acidity, and gastric lesion index in pylorus-ligated Shay rats (mean ± SEM).

TreatmentDose
(mg/kg, i.g.)
Volume of gastric content (mL)Titratable acidity (mEq/L)Ulcer index

Control (distilled water)
Ranitidine50
Cp leaves200
Cp leaves400
Cp fruits200
Cp fruits400
Cp flowers200
Cp flowers400

Six rats were used in each group. , and versus control group.