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Micro and Macro Element Composition of Kalanchoe integra Leaves: An Adjuvant Treatment for Hypertension in Ghana
Joint Authors
Asiedu-Gyekye, I. J.
Nyarko, Alexander Kwadwo
Frimpong-Manso, S.
Naadu, J. P.
Magnus-Aryitey, G. T.
Boamah, D.
Awan, M.
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Two samples, water extract and blended whole leaves, of fresh Kalanchoe integra leaves (Crassulaceae), a traditional antihypertensive medicine used in Ghana, were analyzed with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopy (EDXRF).
Analysis revealed 12 macro and 26 micro elements in both extracts.
Further quantitative assessment of the results for amounts of elements that are pharmacologically significant revealed that the amounts of calcium, potassium, and magnesium present in the extracts could be correlated to its traditional usage in managing hypertension and arrhythmias.
However, heavy metals (lead and inorganic arsenic) detected in the extracts may pose a threat at doses normally used traditionally for the treatment of hypertension.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Frimpong-Manso, S.& Asiedu-Gyekye, I. J.& Naadu, J. P.& Magnus-Aryitey, G. T.& Nyarko, Alexander Kwadwo& Boamah, D.…[et al.]. 2015. Micro and Macro Element Composition of Kalanchoe integra Leaves: An Adjuvant Treatment for Hypertension in Ghana. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066120
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Frimpong-Manso, S.…[et al.]. Micro and Macro Element Composition of Kalanchoe integra Leaves: An Adjuvant Treatment for Hypertension in Ghana. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066120
American Medical Association (AMA)
Frimpong-Manso, S.& Asiedu-Gyekye, I. J.& Naadu, J. P.& Magnus-Aryitey, G. T.& Nyarko, Alexander Kwadwo& Boamah, D.…[et al.]. Micro and Macro Element Composition of Kalanchoe integra Leaves: An Adjuvant Treatment for Hypertension in Ghana. International Journal of Hypertension. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066120
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1066120