First Evidence of Gastroprotection by : Roles of Nitric Oxide, Prostaglandins, and Sulfhydryls Groups in Its Mechanism of Action.

is a plant traditionally used in Mexico to treat gastric disorders. However, no scientific evidence has been reported on its gastroprotective effect. The aim of the current contribution was to conduct a bioassay-guided study on to evaluate its gastroprotective activity in a model of Wistar rats given ethanol orally to induce gastric lesions.