Phytochemical &; Antiulcer Activity of Zizyphus Oenoplia (L) Mill : Evaluation of Antiulcer activity of Zizyphus oenoplia (L) Mill by studying Phytochemical & Histopathological findings

Herbal medicines are being used by about 80% of the world population mostly in the developing countries in the primary health care.Medicinal plants and their derivatives have been an invaluable source of therapeutic agents to treat various disorders including peptic ulcer disease (PUD).In the United States, approximately 4 million people have peptic ulcer (duodenal and gastric),and 350,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Around 100,000 patients are hospitalized yearly,and about die each year as a result of peptic ulcer disease.The roots of the plant Zizyphus oenoplia useful in hyperacidity,stomachalgia and healing of wounds.Zizyphus oenoplia showed significant Antiulcer activity by studying Phytochemical & Histopathological findings, which scientifically support the use of root of Zizyphus oenoplia in traditional medicine to treat ulcer.