2012•Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical BiomedicineRequires access

Quantitative determination, Metal analysis and Antiulcer evaluation of Methanol seeds extract of Citrullus lanatus Thunb (Cucurbitaceae) in Rats

Okunrobo O. Lucky, Uwaya O. John, Imafidon E. Kate, Osarumwense O. Peter, Omorodion E. Jude

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Objective The use of herbs in treatment of diseases is gradually becoming universally accepted especially in non industrialized societies. Citrullus lanatus Thunb (Cucurbitaceae) commonly called water melon is widely consumed in this part of the world as food and medicine. This work was conducted to investigate the phytochemical composition, proximate and metal content analysis of the seed of Citrullus lanatus and to determine the antiulcer action of the methanol seed extract.

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Key concepts: Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae, Citrullus, Traditional medicine, Medicine, Chemistry, Botany, Biology