Gastric healing process with raw extract of Euphorbia tirucalli L.: study in rats.

Background: The use of plants in the prevention and treatment of disease is age-old practice. The aveloz (Euphorbia tirucalli) is a plant native of Africa and has been associated with antimicrobial, antiulcers, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, healing, anti-helminthic, antisiphilitic effects.

Aim: To analyze the effect of the crude extract of Euphorbia tirucalli L.