Protective Effect of Aqueous Centella asiatica Extract on Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Injury
Background: Gastric ulcer disease is associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, and disruption of gastric mucosal defense mechanisms. Ethanol-induced gastric injury is a widely used experimental model for evaluating gastroprotective agents. Centella asiatica is a medicinal plant rich in bioactive phytochemicals, i...