Asian Journal of Health Research
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Volume 2 No 2 (August) 2023

Hepatotoxicity Oral Administration of Flavonoids Rich Extract from Phaleria Macrocarpha in Mice

Siskanita Fitriana (Magister of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia)
Sri Andarini (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia)
Sutrisno Sutrisno (Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya/ Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, East Java, Indonesia)
Gita Nawangtantrini (Division of Pathology Anatomy, Department Pathology Anatomy Margono Soekarjo General Hospital/ Faculty of Medicine, Jendral Soedirman University)
Maharani Maharani (Department of Midwifery, Polytechnic of Health-Ministry of Health, Aceh, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Aug 2023

Abstract

Introduction : Herbal medications are increasingly being used to treat a wide range of illnesses. Phaleria macrocarpa, often known as the crown of the gods, is a plant rich in flavonoids that is frequently used in herbal therapy. The goal of this study was to see what effect a flavonoid-rich extract from phaleria macrocarpa has on the livers of mice. Material and Methode : This study used adult female mice aged 6-8 weeks and weighing 20-30 gr as experimental animals, which were divided into four groups: the control group was given distilled water, group 2 was given a flavonoid dose of 500 mg/kg/day, group 3 was given a flavonoid dose of 1000 mg/kg/day, and group 4 was given a flavonoid dose of 2000 mg/kg/day. The flavonoid-rich extract of Phaleria macrocarpa was administered for 28 days. On the 29th day, the mice were necropsied, followed by surgery and examination of the mice's livers. Result : The flavonoid-rich extract of phaleria macrocarpa at a dose of 500 mg/kg body weight/day resulted in no changes in the weight or histological structure of the liver (p>0.05). Hydropic degeneration and necrosis were observed in the group administered the flavonoid-rich extract of phaleria macrocarpa at doses of 1000 and 2000 mg/kg body weight/day. Conclusion : The administration of a flavonoid-rich extract from Phaleria macrocarpa at a level of 500 mg/kg body weight/day caused no harm in the liver of mice. The use of more than 500 mg/kg body weight/day over an extended period of time has hazardous effects and is not recommended.

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a-jhr

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Asian Journal of Health Research (AJHR) is an open access journal published by Ikatan Dokter Indonesia Wilayah Jawa Timur and launched in 2022. This journal is peer reviewed publishing to communicate high quality research, general articles, and all fundamental research/ clinical studies relevant to ...