Amaranthus roxburghianus root extract in combination with piperine as a potential treatment of ulcerative colitis in mice.

Objective: The present work was undertaken to determine the effects of Amaranthus roxburghianus Nevski. (Amaranthaceae) root alone and in combination with piperine in treating ulcerative colitis (UC) in mice.

Methods: Swiss albino mice were divided into seven groups (n = 6).