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Volume 3 | Issue 1 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.46439/gastro.3.018

A comprehensive review of Chinese herbal medicinal plants for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, Roorkee College of Pharmacy, Roorkee, (Uttarakhand) India
  • 2Department of Pharmaceutics, Roorkee College of Pharmacy, Roorkee, (Uttarakhand) India
  • 3Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Roorkee College of Pharmacy, Roorkee, (Uttarakhand) India
  • 4Department of Pharmaceutics, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, Mathura (U.P.), India
  • 5Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, Mathura (U.P.), India
  • 6School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVN University, Palwal, Haryana, India
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*Corresponding Author

Rishabh Gaur, rgaur7089@gmail.com

Received Date: March 29, 2024

Accepted Date: June 27, 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is the most common disease of the stomach and duodenum, which affects daily life and is associated with Helicobacter pylori and drug-induced problems. PHD occurs due to increased aggressive factors (like HCl, gastrin, pepsin, etc.) and decreased protective factors (like mucosa secretion, and prostaglandin activity). According to recent research, up to 10% of the global population suffers with PUD. Proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor blockers, prostaglandin analogues, and many other medications are frequently used to treat PUD, but because of their harmful effects and potential for drug interactions, they should not be taken in conjunction with normal bodily conditions. The goal of this review paper was to promote Chinese herbal medicinal plants, which have potent effects and less toxic effects in daily uses.

Methodology: In this review, 72 plants were identified and noted with their plant name, Chinese name, family, etc. All the information was obtained from Google Scholar, PubMed, Sci Finder, and Cochrane by using scientific terms like ‘peptic ulcer’, ’stomach ulcer’, and ‘duodenum ulcer’ and we took a lot of data from review and research articles.

Results: Our list of Chinese herbal plants consists of mostly the relevant data regarding Chinese herbs and all the listed drugs have a high potential effect against PUD.

Discussion: According to the reported research data, all the listed Chinese herbal plants have a high potential against PUD.

Keywords

GPreapphitciacl A ubsltcraectr , Chinese medicine, Helicobacter pylori, Stomach ulcer, Duodenum

Graphical Abstract

Introduction

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a digestive tract-related problem associated with acid-induced lesions in the stomach or duodenum [1]. Risk factors like H. pylori infection, alcohol, tobacco consumption, and drug-induced like NSAIDs and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Recent data claimed that 5-10% of the population suffers from PUD [2] and the day-by-day rate of hospital cases, and mortality associated with PUD decreases [3,4]. Mucosal disruption, hypersecretory acid with dietary factors, and stress are major factors causing PUD [5]. Recent data suggested that NSAIDs, aspirin use, and H. pylori infection increase the risk factor prevalence in developing countries like Africa, Central America, Asia, and Europe [6].

Sign and symptoms

They are many signs and symptoms such as [7,8]:

  • Burning stomach pain
  • Feeling of fullness, bloating or belching
  • Intolerance to fatty foods
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea

Treatments of peptic ulcer

Chronic PUD is treated differently depending on the ulcer's etiology (HP or NSAID), whether it is an initial or recurring ulcer, and whether complications have developed. Treatments as a whole focused on minimizing ulcer-related problems, treating the ulcer, and preventing its recurrence. In HP positive patients with an active ulcer, a history of an ulcer-related complication, or both, the aim of therapy is to remove HP, heal the ulcer, and cure the condition [9-11].

Pathophysiology

Majority of PUD is caused by either H. pylori or NSAIDs. Some studies like the Danish study reported that stress is also a physiological incidence of peptic ulcer [12].

 It is not entirely clear how H. pylori cause the development of various diseases in the gastroduodenal mucosa. The type of peptic ulcer can be determined by the H. pylori infection, which can cause either hyperchlorhydria or hypochlorhydria. Though H. pylori can directly alter the H+/K+ ATPase-subunit, activate calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) sensory neurons linked to somatostatin, or suppress the formation of gastrin, cytokines that restrict parietal cell secretion are the principal mediators of H. pylori infection [13]. While hyposecretion is linked to the development of stomach ulcers, 10-15% of patients with H. pylori infection have lower antral somatostatin levels and enhanced gastric secretion due to hypergastrinemia [14]. Increased histamine production results from this, which in turn causes increased stomach and parietal secretion of acid or pepsin [15].

The primary mechanism of NSAID-induced damage to the gastroduodenal mucosa is the systemic inhibition of constitutively expressed cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), which is linked to reduced mucosal blood flow, low mucus and bicarbonate secretion, and inhibition of cell proliferation. COX-1 is responsible for prostaglandin synthesis. The enzyme is reversibly and concentration-dependently inhibited by NSAIDs. Co-administration of exogenous prostaglandins and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) minimizes mucosal damage and ulcer risk [16].

NSAID toxicity varies, nevertheless, due to their various physicochemical characteristics. NSAIDs cause the uncoupling of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and disturb mucusal phospholipids, which starts the damage to mucosa. NSAIDs become protonated when they come into contact with acidic stomach juice (pH 2), which allows them to pass lipid membranes and enter epithelial cells (pH 7.4) without ionizing [17].

Ecological data

The most prevalent upper gastrointestinal tract condition is gastric ulceration. In the Western population, the prevalence of stomach ulcers is 2.4%, with annual incidence rates ranging from 0.10% to 0.19% [18,19]. Up to 6.07% of the general population in some areas of Mainland China suffers from gastric ulcers because of H. pylori bacteria, poor eating habits, smoking, history of gastrointestinal disorders, and family history of stomach cancer. Gastric ulcers affect 22.5% of patients who have gastrointestinal symptoms [20,21]. Those who use alcohol, smoke, or take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) typically have higher incidences [22]. The rate of recurrence can reach 60% [23]. The economic burden of gastric ulcers is substantial. In the US, the average yearly medical expense for a stomach ulcer is $23,819 [24]. The annual medical expenses in South Korea for stomach ulcers vary from $959.6 to $2553 [25].

Herbal remedies

Herbal remedies are effective in curing stomach ulcers in a variety of animal models, including those caused by ethanol, NSAIDs, cold-restraint stress, pylorus ligation, and erosive agents. The way herbal medicines are prepared and used determines how effective they are as a treatment in each model [26].

Herbal remedies successfully treat stomach ulcers and reduce the recurrence rate. For instance, a study found that after a year's follow-up, oral herbal tablets produced a 62.4% cure rate and a 17.7% recurrence rate. By comparison, the cure rate for ranitidine treatment was only 50.7%, and the recurrence rate was 54.1% [27].

Chinese communities have been using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 2,500 years [15] and since ancient times. The introduction of acupuncture to Western nations in the 1600s was a major contribution to TCM [28]. A significant addition to TCM's knowledge of general health concerns is the variolation vaccine, which was created in China around the 16th century to protect against smallpox [29]. TCM has grown to be an essential component of Chinese healthcare; in 2006, the industry treated over 200 million outpatients and 7 million inpatients, making up 10%–20% of all medical care in China [30].

The majority of recent studies on Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) use scientific methods to assess the safety and effectiveness of the herbs. However, the treatments of CHM are mostly linked to the traditional tales because of how important its cultural and religious core is. Chinese scientists studied CHM with modern technologies and approaches after World War II, and they were extremely successful in discovering artemisinin [31].

This led to the innovation of CHM through scientific drug development. This is not a simple trip, though, as we must battle the antiquated beliefs that are rooted in its history. The comprehensive ideas of CHM also spark a lot of discussion. We maintained the paradigm by resolving the two crucial issues in the connection between CHM and science [32].

A more comprehensive analysis revealed that there was no discernible cost difference per subject between eradication therapy and placebo, despite some studies showing that H. pylori eradication therapy is cost-effective [33]. Conventional regimens are effective, but their therapeutic utility is sometimes limited by their inevitable adverse effects [34]. Nonetheless, research in both clinical and experimental settings have shown that herbal remedies are more effective in treating stomach ulcers while posing fewer adverse effects. Furthermore, the expense of using herbal medication to treat stomach ulcers is just roughly one-sixth that of using Western treatment [35]. This study reviews the safety, effectiveness, and mechanisms of action of herbal remedies for the treatment of stomach ulcers. The Chinese herbal plants that are responsible for peptic ulcer treatment are listed in Table 1.

Table 1. List of selected Chinese medicinal plants reported in this study.

No.

Plant Name

Chinese Name

Family

Part Used

Chemical Constituents

Experimental Animals

Refs.

1

Acacia catechu

Khair or Kaat

Mimosaceae

Heartwood

Catechin

Albino rats

36

2

Acacia ferruginea

DC.

Rusty Acacia

Mimosaceae

Stem bark

Quercetin

Wistar rats

37

3

Acacia nilotica L.

Gum arabic tree

Mimosaceae

Young seedless pods

Tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids,

and saponins

Albino Wistar rats

37

4

Acer tegmento- sum Maxim.

Manchustripe Maple

Sapindaceae

Heartwood

Salidroside

ICR mice

38

5

Achillea mille- folium L.

Yarrow

Asteraceae

Aerial parts

Achilleine

Wistar rats

39

6

Allium Sativm

Garlic

Liliaceae

Bulb and garlic cloves

Alliin

Wistar rats

40

7

Allophylus serratus Kurz

Tippani

Sapindaceae

Leaves

Quercetin

Sprague-Dawley rats

41

8

aloe vera (L.) Burm.

Aloe

Liliaceae

Leaves juice or gel

Aloin

Mice

42

9

Alpinia calcarata

Roscoe

Snap Ginger or Cardamom

Zingiberaceae

Rhizome

Calcaratarins A

Albino rats

43

10

Alpinia galanga

L.

Galangal

Zingiberaceae

Rhizome

1'S-1'-

acetoxychavicol acetate

Sprague-Dawley rats

36

11

Alstonia scholaris

L.

Blackboard tree

Apocynaceae

Leaves

Scholaricine

Swiss albino mice

44

12

 

Amaranthus spinosus L.

Prickly amaranthus

Amaranthaceae

Root, stem, and leaves

Flavonoids, saponins, and tannins

Wistar strain albino rats

45

13

Amaranthus tricolor L.

Edible amaranth

Amaranthaceae

Leaves

Flavonoids, saponins, and steroidal glycosides

Rats

46

14

Angelica poly- morpha Maxim

Zijingsha

Apiaceae

Root

Bisabolangelone

Sprague-Dawley rats

47

15

Angelica sinensis

Dong quai (female ginseng)

Apiaceae

Root

Polysaccharides

Sprague-Dawley rats

48

16

Aralia elata

(Miq.) Seem.

Japanese angelica-tree

Araliaceae

Root bark

Araloside

Sprague-Dawley rats

49

17

Arctium lappa L.

Burdock

Asteraceae

Leaves

Cynarine

Wistar rats

50

18

Azadirachta indica

Neem

Meliaceae

Seed

Azadiradione

Rats

51

19

Basella alba var.

alba.

Indian

Spinach

 

Basellaceae

Leaves

Flavonoids, proteins, mucilage

and saponins

Albino Wistar rats

52

20

Bauhinia Variegata L.

Orchid tree

Caesalpiniaceae

Root

Flavonoids

Rats

53

21

Beta vulgaris

Beetroot

Chenopodiaceousae

Root

Betaine

Wistar rats

54

22

Bidens pilosa L.

Black-jack

Asteraceae

Leaves

Flavonoids and polyacetylenes

Swiss mice

55

23

Brassica rapa L.

Field mustard

Brassicaceae

Turnip root

Sulforaphane

mice

56

24

Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz

Cathedral bells

Crassulaceae

Leaves

Flavonoids

Swiss mice

57

25

Butea frondosa

Roxb.

Flame

Fabaceae

Leaves

Butrin

Albino mice

58

26

Caesalpinia crista L.

Crested fever nut

Caesalpiniaceae

Seed

Tannin, flavonoids, glycosides, and alkaloids

Wister rats

59

27

Calotropis gigantea

Crown flower

Asclepiadaceae

Leaves

Calotropin

Wister rats

60

28

Camellia sinensis

(L.) Kuntze

Green tea

Theaceae

Leaves

Catechin

Rats

61

29

Capparis zeylanica L.

Asadhua or ardanda

Capparidaceae

Leaves

Saponin, p- hydroxybenzoic, vanillic, ferrulic and p-coumanic acid

Albino rats

62

30

Centella asiatica

(L.) Urb.

Gotu kola

Apiaceae

Leaves

Castillicetin

Sprague Dawley rats

63

31

Cinnamomum cassia

Cinnamon

Lauraceae

Dry bark

Eugenol

Albino rats

64

32

Citrus aurantium

L.

Bitter orange or Marmalade orange

Rutaceae

Fruit

β-myrcene,

Rats

65

33

Citrus lemon

Lemon

Rutaceae

Fruit bark

Limonene

In vitro anti-

H. pylori

activity

66

34

Cocculus hirsutus

L.

Broom creeper or Patalgarudi

Menisperma- ceae

Leaves

Alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds,

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

67

 

 

35

Coriandrum sativum L.

Coriander

Apiaceae

Seed

Linalool

Wistar rats

68

36

Cuphea aequipetala Cav.

Mexican Loose- strife

Lythraceae

Aerial parts

Polyphenols and flavonoid

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity and mice

69

37

Curcuma longa

L.

Turmeric

Zingiberaceae

Root and rhizome

Curcumin (diferu- loylmethan)

Rats

70

38

Curcuma xant- horrhiza Roxb.

Temulawak

Zingiberaceae

Leaves

Curcuminoids

Sprague–Dawley rats

71

39

Desmostachia bipinnata (L.) Stapf

Saved gram

Poaceae

Aerial parts

Kaempferol

Wister albino rats

72

40

Emblica officinalis

 

Amla

Phyllanthaceae

Fruit

Phenolic, flavonoid and carotenoid

 

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

73

41

Excoecaria agallocha L.

Milky mangrove

Euphorbiaceae

Bark

Excolabdona, excolabdoneb and excolabdone C

Albino rats

74

42

Ficus religiosa

Sacred fig

Moraceae

Bark

Naringenin

Wistar rats

75

43

Geranium wil- fordii Maxim

Edibility Rating or Medicinal Rating

Geraniaceae

Aerial parts

Flavonoids

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

 

76

44

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo or maidenhair tree

Ginkgoaceae

Leaves

Ginkgolides

Wistar albino rats

77

45

Gynura procum- bens

Longevity spinach

Asteraceae

Leaves

Flavonoids

Sprague-Dawley rats

78

46

Hippophae rhamnoides l.

Sea buckthorn

Elaeagnaceae

Aerial parts

Carotenoid (α, β,γ), riboflavin, folic acid and tannin

Wistar albino rats

79

47

Indigofera tincto- ria

True indigo or Neelum

Papilionaceae

Leaves

Indican (a glucoside)

Albino rats

75

48

Lycium chinense

Mill

Goji berry or wolfberry

Solanaceae

Aerial parts

Apigenin

ICR mice

0

49

Malus domestica

Apple

Rosaceae

Fruit

Polyphenol

Rats

78

50

Morus alba L.

 

White mulberry

Moraceae

Leaves

Flavonoids and phenolic acid

Rats

63

51

Murraya koenigii

Curry tree

Rataceae

----------

Alkaloids, Gycozoline,

Xanthotoxin and Sesquiterpene

Albino rats

 

82

52

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L.

Night jasmine

Oleaceae

Seed

Arbortristoside-A

Rats

83

53

Oroxylum indi- cum (L.) Kurz

Broken bones plant

Bignoniaceae

Root bark

Baicalein

Wistar albino rats

84

54

Paeonia lactiflo- ra

Chinese peony

Paeoniaceae

Root

Paeonol

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

85

55

Paeonia suffruti- cosa Andrews

Mokdanpi

Paeoniaceae

Root Cortex

Paeonol

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity and Sprague-- Dawley rats

86

56

Panax ginseng

 

Ginseng

Araliaceae

Root

Ginsenoside R

Rats

87

57

Phyllanthus urinaria L.

Chamber bitter or gripe weed

 

Phyllanthaceae

Aerial parts

Flavonoids

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

 

88

58

Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii (Mast.) Makino

Groundcherries

Solanaceae

Aerial parts

Flavonoids

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity and rats

89

59

 

Plumbago indica

 

Indian leadwort

Plumbagina- ceae

Root

Flavonoids

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

90

60

Polygonum chinense L.

Creeping smartweed

Polygonaceae

Leaves

Flavonoids

Male & Female Sprague - Dawley rats

91

61

Prunus mume

Siebold et Zucc

 

Chinese plum or Japanese apricot

Rosaceae

Fruit-juice

Flavonoids

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity and Mongolian gerbils

92

62

Punica granatum

L.

------

Punicaceae

Leaves

Flavonoids

Rats

93

63

Rubus coreanus

Korean Blackberry

Rosaceae

Fruit

Anthocyanins

Rats

94

64

Tephrosia calophylla Bedd.

 

--------

Fabaceae

Root

Kaempferol-3-O- D-glucoside

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity and Albino Swiss mice

94

65

Tephrosia maxima L.

-----

Fabaceae

Root

Isoflavone

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity and Albino Swiss mice

94

66

Tephrosia purpurea Pers.

Wild indigo

Fabaceae

Root

Rotenoids, fla- vanones, isofla- vanones and coumarins

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity and Albino Swiss mice

94

67

Terminalia bellerica

Behada

Combretaceae

Fruit

Gallic acid

Rats

95

68

Terminalia chebula Retz.

Chebulic myrobalan or black myrobalan

Combretaceae

Fruit

Chebulinic acid

Sprague Dawley rats

96

69

Tinospora sagittata var. craveniana

Vernacular

Menisperma- ceae

Aerial parts

Palmatine

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

97

70

Toona ciliata

Roemer

Red Cedar

Meliaceae

Heartwood

Phenolic acids, flavonoids, coumarin, stilbenes and tannins

Rats

98

71

Wedelia calendulacea Less.

Pitabringi or pila bhangra

Asteraceae

Whole plant

Wedeloloactone

Albino rats and albino mice

75

72

Zingiber officinalis Roscoe

Ginger

Zingiberaceae

Rhizome

Gingerol

Wistar rats

99

73

Ziziphus jujube

 

Jujube

Rhamnaceae

Stem bark

Quercetin

Albino Wistar rats

100

Discussion

Numerous botanicals with anti-ulcer properties have been shown (mostly through ethno-pharmacological investigations) (Table 1). Nonetheless, the majority of the published research has mostly concentrated on the pharmacological effects in test animals. Numerous studies have demonstrated that traditional Chinese medicine plants use a wide variety of herbs to treat gastrointestinal issues. Numerous findings have surfaced on natural products with anti-ulcer properties, including flavonoids, alkaloids, lactones from sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, and saponins. However, due to their anti-ulcer properties, flavonoids—the most prevalent secondary metabolites in the majority of plants—are especially noteworthy. The most prevalent plant groups that were shown to be anti-PUD were Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Apiaceae, Cucurbitaceae, and Lamiacea. In order to confirm the effectiveness and safety of these items in the clinical environment, proof-of-concept randomized controlled trials are advised, given the encouraging results on the anti-PUD action of a number of Chinese medicinal herbs and phytochemicals derived from plants.

Conclusion

Many Chinese herbal plants were identified, and out of them 72 herbal plants consist of anti-ulcer activity (Table 1). Many researchers reported that all these plants consist of potent pharmacological action for the treatment of PUD. In the end, we concluded that Chinese herbal plants may replace traditional drugs with fewer adverse effects. Given the promising findings on the anti-PUD activity of several medicinal plants and plant-derived phytochemicals, proof-of-concept randomized controlled trials are recommended to be carried out to verify the efficacy and safety of these products in the clinical setting. The Chinese plants have important characteristics that serve as the foundation of numerous research fields; thus it requires careful social research. They may be able to treat ailments and provide new research opportunities in the future.

Declaration of Competing Interest

Authors have no competing interests to declare regarding the publication of this paper.

Funding Support

None.

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