Gastroprotective Effect of Artemisia herba‐alba Leaf Extract in Acetic Acid–Induced Gastric Ulceration in Wistar Rats

Abstract Gastric ulcers are common gastrointestinal lesions resulting from oxidative stress and inflammation. Artemisia herba‐alba, a medicinal plant with antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties, was evaluated for its curative effects against acetic acid‐induced gastric ulcers in Wistar rats. The aqueous leaf extract was characterized by LC‐MS and qualitative screening, and the major compound, quinic acid, was analyzed through in silico ADMET and molecular docking studies. In vitro assays assessed antioxidant activity, while in vivo experiments involved ulcer induction with 3% acetic