Antimicrobial activity, acute toxicity and cytoprotective effect of Crassocephalum vitellinum (Benth.) S. Moore extract in a rat ethanol-HCl gastric ulcer model
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2014
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BMC research notes
Abstract
A decoction of Crassocephallum vitellinum (Benth.) S. Moore (Asteraceae) is used in Kagera Region to treat peptic ulcers. This study seeks to evaluate an aqueous ethanol extract of aerial parts of the plant for safety and efficacy.
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Crassocephalum vitellinum, Traditional medicine, Gastric cytoprotection
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Moshi, M.J., Nondo, R.S., Haule, E.E., Mahunnah, R.L. and Kidukuli, A.W., 2014. Antimicrobial activity, acute toxicity and cytoprotective effect of Crassocephalum vitellinum (Benth.) S. Moore extract in a rat ethanol-HCl gastric ulcer model. BMC research notes, 7, pp.1-7.