Possible Gastroprotective Mechanisms of Dacryodes edulis Extract in Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulceration in Male Wistar Rats

African bush Pear known as is a well-known plant in West Africa, the fruits are edible while the bark, leaves, stem and roots are employed for a variety of purposes. It has been previously reported to possess high antioxidant properties and has also been used in folkloric medicine to treat ulcer among other ailments. This study therefore investigated the possible anti ulcer mechanisms of action of methanolic leaf extract of Dacryodes edulis (ME) in male Wistar rats.