Orthosiphon stamineus leaf extract protects against ethanol-induced gastropathy in rats

• Main Authors: Yam, Mun Fei, Ang, Lee Fung, Salman, Ibrahim Muhammad, Ameer, Omar Ziad, Lim, Vuanghao, Ong, Lai Man, Ahmad, Mariam, Asmawil, Mohd Zaini, Basir, Rusliza
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Mary Ann Liebert 2009
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16010/1/Orthosiphon%20stamineus%20leaf%20extract%20protects%20against%20ethanol.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16010/; https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jmf.2008.0005

Orthosiphon stamineus Benth., which is used as a gastroprotective herbal remedy in Malaysia, was assessed for its anti-ulcerogenic activity against ethanol-induced ulcers in rats. Fifty percent methanol was used to extract the oven-dried O. stamineus leaves. The extract was then lyophilized with a r...