[Anti-ulcer effects of weiteling tablets].

The traditional Chinese medicine Weiteling Pain shows a marked anti-ulcer action when administered orally at a dose of 3g/kg. The drug has been found able to inhibit the formation of stress restraint induced ulcer and reserpine induced ulcer. A decrease of volume of gastric juice collected from pyloric ligated stomachs and a reduced level of gastric acid have also been observed. In addition, the drug can reduce the inflammatory reaction of the acute gastritis induced by salicylate.