Compound algin capsule (CAC) was developed to treat the patients with Helicobacter pylori (HP)positive gastritis and digestive ulcer. The results showed that the e-liminating rate of HP was 67.4%,the disappeating rate of gastritis was 75%,and the ulcer healing rate 97. 8%. The symptom relief rate in CAC group was 88% ,which was significantly higher than the control group (68. 6% ,P