A Systematic Review on Exploration of Extracts and Phytochemicals for Peptic Ulcer from 2018 to 2024.

This systematic review examined research published between 2018 and 2024 on plant-based treatments for peptic ulcers, a condition affecting millions worldwide. The researchers searched multiple scientific databases to identify studies on medicinal plants and their compounds that might help treat ulcers. They found that many plants, including Moringa oleifera, have been studied for their potential anti-ulcer effects. The review suggests these plants work through several mechanisms: protecting the stomach lining (mucosa), reducing inflammation, and fighting harmful bacteria like H. pylori that can cause ulcers. Traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda have long used various plant combinations to treat ulcers. The researchers identified numerous active compounds in these plants that may be responsible for their beneficial effects. These natural treatments are particularly interesting because conventional ulcer medications are becoming less effective due to bacterial resistance, and newer drugs can be expensive with more side effects. The plant-based approaches appear to offer a gentler alternative that may improve quality of life for ulcer patients. However, more standardized research is needed to establish proper dosing and safety protocols for these natural treatments.