The ethanol extract of Passiflora incarnata leaves are evaluated for its anti-ulcer activity against pylorus ligation induced gastric ulcer (antisecretory) in albino rats. We found that Passiflora incarnata extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg P.O. markedly decrease the incidence of ulcers. Leaf extracts of Passiflora incarnata shows significant reduction in gastric volume, free and total acidity and ulcer index. The plant extracts posse’s significant gastro protective activity as compared with standard drug.
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