ACUTE TOXICITY EVALUATION OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF CURCUMA MANGGA RHIZOME

Authors

  • Yuandani Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Edy Suwarso Universitas Sumatera Utara

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https://doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10i1.16196

Abstract

Objective: Curcuma mangga is highly valued in traditional medicines. This study was carry out to evaluate the in vivo acute toxicity of C. mangga.

Methods: Acute toxicity of ethanol extract of C. mangga rhizome was evaluated in mice. The extract at a single dose of 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 mg/kg body weight (BW) were orally administered to the test animal. Signs of toxicity, BW and mortality were observed for 14 days. The macropathology dan histopathology examination was also performed.

Results: The highest dose administered (5000 mg/kg BW) did not produce mortality of the test animals. Hence, the lethal dose 50 of ethanol extract of C. mangga was estimated to be more than 5000 mg/kg. No sign of toxicity was observed except lethargy. All the organs displayed normal color and texture. Histopathological examination did not show any lesion except for highest dose.

Conclusion: The results indicate the safety of ethanol extract of C. mangga rhizome to the animal tested. Therefore, this plant can be used as a safe and effective alternative medicine.

Keywords: Curcuma mangga, Acute toxicity, Mortality.

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01-01-2017

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Yuandani, and E. Suwarso. “ACUTE TOXICITY EVALUATION OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF CURCUMA MANGGA RHIZOME”. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, vol. 10, no. 1, Jan. 2017, pp. 383-5, doi:10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10i1.16196.

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