The Evaluation of the Acute Toxicity Of MCH2 Syrup Formulations on the Liver Organs of Male Wistar Strain Rats Entailed Histopathological Observations and the Examination of Symptoms of Toxicity

Abstract

In this study, an acute toxicity test of the MCH2 syrup, comprising P. niruri herb and M. citrifolia fruit extract in a 2:2 ratio, was conducted to ascertain intrinsic toxicity, identify target organs, assess species sensitivity, and determine initial dose levels, providing essential hazard information post-acute exposure. 9 The test involved repeated oral administration of the substance to observe toxicity symptoms, with subsequent histopathological examination focusing on the liver, a pivotal organ in detoxification. 10 The study aimed to contribute insights into identifying toxic chemicals and associated hazards by evaluating symptoms of toxicity in test animals. Materials and Methods MaterialsThe study utilized the following materials: P. niruri, M. citrifolia, purified water, methyl paraben, sucrose, sorbitol, sodium benzoate, tutty fruity flavor, rattus norvegicus male rat, diethyl ether, buffer neutral formalin 10%. The equipment employed included an ohaus analytical balance, I-2000 taffware scales, binder brand oven, infusion pan, memmert WNB 10 waterbath, ultra turrax IKA T25 digital brand, microscope light brand miconos MCX50LED series, digital camera brand optilab plus, beaker glass, dropper pipette, funnel glass, scissors network, tweezers, obsidi oral probe, and Syringe 1 cc. The herbal plants P. niruri and M. citrifolia were gathered in December 2023 at the Herbal Materia Medica Laboratory in Batu, East Java, Indonesia. The collection locations are situated between the latitudes of S 11° 09 ' 41" and S 11° 18' 52", and the longitudes of E 182° 72' 32" and E 182° 62' 11". The city of Batu experiences a substantial amount of rainfall each year, with an average of 3,290 mm. The mean relative humidity is 77%, while the mean temperature stands at 23.5°C. Botanist Dr Budi Sumarta authenticated the plant samples and placed voucher specimens (FA:054-MACHUNG-2023) and (FA:055-MACHUNG-2023