Research Article

Efficiency and Mechanism Evaluation of Magnolia officinalis Water Extract in Preventing Gastric Ulcer

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The hypothesis mechanisms of Magnolia officinalis water extract ameliorating gastric ulcer. Magnolia officinalis (houpu) water extract not only enhanced the pH value of stomach acid but also ameliorated the ulcer index and inflammation and increased CB2 expression effectively. These results suggest that Magnolia officinalis water extract might be used to decrease the incidence of gastric ulcer.