Figure 2From: Methanol extract of Melastoma malabathricum leaves exerted antioxidant and liver protective activity in rats Microscopic observations of untreated and treated liver of rats. A) Normal, B) Section of liver tissue of 3 g/kg paracetamol-treated group (p.o) showing massive coagulative necrosis, haemorrhage and inflammation. C) Section of 200 mg/kg of silymarin liver tissue pretreated on the liver followed by paracetamol showing preservation of normal hepatocytes. D) Section of pre-treated 50 mg/kg MEMM liver tissue followed by paracetamol showing tissue necrosis, inflammation and haemorrhage. E) Section of pre-treated 250 mg/kg MEMM liver tissue followed by paracetamol showing mild haemorrhage and inflammation. F) Section of pre-treated 500 mg/kg MEMM followed by paracetamol showing normal histology with mild inflammation. (40x magnification). CV – central vein; CN – coagulative necrosis; I – inflammation; H – haemorrhage.Back to article page