Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of Dioscorea opposita polysaccharide on gastric ulcer in rats,and to investigate the effects of Dioscorea opposita polysaccharide on level of epidermal growth factor ( EGF) in stomach tissues .Methods 50 rats were randomly divided into five groups [ A group ( normal control group ) , B group(model group),C group(Dioscorea opposita polysaccharide group ),D group(teprenone group)].The healing condition of gastric ulcer and EGF level were observed and compared .Results (1)The ulcer index of C group was obviously reduced compared with B group (P<0.01).(2)Between C group and A group,the significant difference existed in the level of EGF(P<0.05),while the difference was not statistically significant between C group and D group(P>0.05).Conclusion Dioscorea opposita polysaccharide has protective effects for gastric mucosa .The mechanism of protection may be related to promote synthesis of EGF .