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ABSTRACT: The aim of this review is to know more about the anti - ulcer property of the medicinal plants[1]. Nowadays acidity and ulcer very common causing huge suffering to humans with ulcers being a matter of concern due to high chances of recurrence and mortality. Peptic ulcers have mortality of 30% and morbidity up to 50% [2]. Ulcer is a common gastrointestinal disorder which is seen among many people. It is basically an inflamed break in the skin or the mucus membrane lining the alimentary tract. Ulceration occurs when there is a disturbance of the normal equilibrium caused by either enhanced aggression or diminished mucosal resistance. It may be due to the regular usage of drugs, irregular food habits, stress, and so forth [3]. Peptic ulcer is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases. The exact causes of peptic ulcer disease are not known but it may be result from an imbalance between acid-pepsin secretion and mucosal defence factors. Peptic ulcer disease occurs mainly due to consumption of NSAIDs, infection by H. pylori, stress, or due to a pathological condition such as Zollinger -Ellison Syndrome[4]. This article reviews the features of some of the plants like Acacia arabica , Adansonia digitata , Allium sativum , Aloe vera , Carica papaya , Ficus religiosa , Hibiscus Rosa sinensis , Jasminum grandiflorum , Mangifera Indica Linn , Mimosa pudina , Musa paradisiacal , Ocimum sanctum Linn , psidium guyava , Zingiber officinalis roscoe are reported to possess antiulcer and ulcer healing properties[1].