Abstract

The enhanced levels of acetylcholine, histamine, histaminases and decreased level of acetylcholinesterase are recorded in the duodenal ulcer. These altered biochemical parameters are found reverted towards their control values after pre and post-treatment with an indigenous drug Amalaki rasayana. The study reveals that Amalaki (Ofjicinalis emblica Linn.) has got both prophylactic and curative property and can be used for the treatment of peptic ulcer.

Key words: : Amalaki Rasayana, Ofjicinalis emblica Linn., Peptic Ulcer, prophylactic and curative property of Ofjicinalis emblica.