Peptic Ulcer: a Review with Emphasis on Plants from Cucurbetaceae Family with Antiulcer Potential

Due to changes in life style and eating habits an increase in frequency to be affected by ulceration in gastric contents can be observed now a day. At the same time a number of semisynthetic and synthetic drugs like proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, mucosal defensive agents along with various antimicrobial agents are available for the treatment of ulcer, but clinical evaluation of these drugs has shown side effects, and drug interactions. Recently a number of approaches have been made for the development of newer ulcer healing or ulcer protective using herbal sources, as they are easily available, of low cost and have no or less side effects. This review aim to compile data on plants from cucurbetaceae family reported for their anti-ulcer or ulcer healing properties.