Effect of Gelam Honey on Liver of Sprague Dawley Rats Through Histomorphometric Analysis

Abstract

The liver is the main organ that is made up from hepatocytes cells, accounting for 60% of total cells and 80% of liver volume. Honey, can be considered a potential therapeutic for many diseases as it contains organic acid, flavonoids, vitamins, and enzymes that can be used for treatment. Gelam honey, a type of Malaysian honey obtained from the flowers of the Gelam tree or Melaleuca cajuputi collected and produced by Apis Dorsata bees has been introduced as one of the honeys used for treatment because it offers numerous benefits. This study aims to observe the condition of liver organ cells of normal rats given varying doses of honey.