Pengaruh serai (Cymbopogon citratus) terhadap profil darah dan kadar asam urat pada tikus

Aryani Satyaningtijas (Division of Physiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)
Faisal Anthony (Program of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)
Muhammad Naufal Febrian Jamaludin (Program of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)
Anggara Widyawiratma (Program of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)
Muhammad Joserisal Alghifarry Pakkawaru (Program of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)
Damiana Rita Ekastuti (Division of Physiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)
Kusdiantoro Mohamad (Division of Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)
Mawar Subangkit (Division of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)
Aprilia Hardiati (Division of Medical Microbiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor)

ARSHI Veterinary Letters
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): ARSHI Veterinary Letters - February 2026

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a medicinal plant with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This study evaluated the effects of 20% and 80% lemongrass infusion on haematological profiles and uric acid levels in Sprague Dawley rats. Thirty rats were assigned to three groups: control, 20% infusion, and 80% infusion groups. The results showed no significant differences (P>0.05) in haematological parameters, although fluctuations in erythrocyte and leukocyte indices occurred. The 80% infusion reduced erythrocyte parameters, suggesting potential hypochromic macrocytic anaemia, while the 20% infusion reduced leukocyte counts and uric acid levels. These findings indicate that lemongrass infusion has immunomodulatory and anti-hyperuricemic effects, although higher concentrations may affect erythrocytes.