Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Brief Review of Conventional Therapy and Herbal Treatment Options
Open Access
- 3 February 2019
- journal article
- review article
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 8 (2), 179
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm8020179
Abstract
Peptic ulcer is a chronic disease affecting up to 10% of the world’s population. The formation of peptic ulcers depends on the presence of gastric juice pH and the decrease in mucosal defenses. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection are the two major factors disrupting the mucosal resistance to injury. Conventional treatments of peptic ulcers, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists, have demonstrated adverse effects, relapses, and various drug interactions. On the other hand, medicinal plants and their chemical compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases. Hence, this review presents common medicinal plants that may be used for the treatment or prevention of peptic ulcers.Keywords
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