Uses
Leucocyanidin is an active anti-ulcerogenic ingredient was extracted from Litchi Chinensis. Leucocyanidin demonstrates a significant protective effect against Aspirin-induced erosions in rat models[1].
Definition
ChEBI: Leucocyanidin is a leucoanthocyanidin.
in vivo
Leucocyanidin (5 mg/day) exerts great protective effect against aspirin-induced gastric erosions in male Wistar rats of average weight 250 g (220-330 g)[1].
References
[1] D A Lewis, et al. A natural flavonoid present in unripe plantain banana pulp (Musa sapientum L. var. paradisiaca) protects the gastric mucosa from aspirin-induced erosions. J Ethnopharmacol. 1999 Jun;65(3):283-8. DOI:
10.1016/s0378-8741(99)00005-7