Diarrhoea is characterized with frequent passage of liquid faeces and it involves both an increase in the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, along with increased secretion and decreased absorption of fluid, and thus a loss of electrolytes (particularly sodium) and water. 1 It is one of the main causes of infant mortality in developing countries, 2 causing about 5 to 8 million deaths a year, mainly among children under five years of age. 3 The use of antimotility agents, antibiotics, electrolyte and fluid replacement therapies are currently the mainstay in acute diarrhea management. Gastric ulcer is a common ailment throughout the world, in which the gastric mucosa becomes damaged and perforations lead to bleeding which affects about 10% of the world population. 4 Some endogenous and exogenous factors, including acid, pepsin, stress, and noxious agents such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Helicobacter pylori infection, smoking, and alcohol consumption are known to cause or aggravate gastric ulcer. 5 Despite advances, adequate remedy for the gastrointestinal disorders