Evaluation of Trace Metal Profile in Cymbopogon validus and Hyparrhenia hirta Used as Traditional Herbs from Environmentally Diverse Region of Komga, South Africa
Joint Authors
Ejidike, Ikechukwu P.
Tembeni, Babalwa
Oyedeji, Opeoluwa O.
Oyedeji, Adebola O.
Source
Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
FAAS was used for the analysis of trace metals in fresh and dry plant parts of Cymbopogon validus and Hyparrhenia hirta species with the aim of determining the trace metals concentrations in selected traditional plants consumed in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The trace metal concentration (mg/kg) in the samples of dry Cymbopogon validus leaves (DCVL) showed Cu of 12.40 ± 1.000 ; Zn of 2.42 ± 0.401 ; Fe of 2.50 ± 0.410 ; Mn of 1.31 ± 0.210 ; Pb of 3.36 ± 0.401 mg/kg, while the samples of fresh Hyparrhenia hirta flowers (FHHF) gave Cu of 9.77 ± 0.610 ; Zn of 0.70 ± 0.200 ; Fe of 2.11 ± 0.200 ; Mn of 1.15 ± 0.080 ; Pb of 3.15 ± 0.100 mg/kg.
Abundance of metal concentrations follows the order: Cu > Fe > Pb > Mn > Zn in the flower samples of Cymbopogon validus and Hyparrhenia hirta species.
The concentrations of trace metals in both plant parts were below the permissible limits (PL) set by WHO.
It is suggested that pharmacovigilance be carried out periodically to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of various herbal products.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tembeni, Babalwa& Oyedeji, Opeoluwa O.& Ejidike, Ikechukwu P.& Oyedeji, Adebola O.. 2016. Evaluation of Trace Metal Profile in Cymbopogon validus and Hyparrhenia hirta Used as Traditional Herbs from Environmentally Diverse Region of Komga, South Africa. Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tembeni, Babalwa…[et al.]. Evaluation of Trace Metal Profile in Cymbopogon validus and Hyparrhenia hirta Used as Traditional Herbs from Environmentally Diverse Region of Komga, South Africa. Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tembeni, Babalwa& Oyedeji, Opeoluwa O.& Ejidike, Ikechukwu P.& Oyedeji, Adebola O.. Evaluation of Trace Metal Profile in Cymbopogon validus and Hyparrhenia hirta Used as Traditional Herbs from Environmentally Diverse Region of Komga, South Africa. Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107395
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1107395