Qualitative elemental analysis of selected potential anti-asthmatic medicinal plant taxa using EDXRF technique

Jyothsna, S.; Manjula, G.; Suthari, Sateesh; Rao, A. Seshagiri

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03260

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“…Levels of elemental concentration in a plant material may be attributable to mineral composition of the soil, habitat, different climatic and environmental conditions as well as human activities (51). Previous studies have reported high concentrations of potassium, calcium and magnesium in the seeds and fruit pulp of A. digitata (32), similar to the results of the present study.…”

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Crude drug analysis and elemental content of the leaves and stem bark of Adansonia digitata L. (Malvaceae), an indigenous Ghanaian medicinal plant

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Adansonia digitata L. is a tree indigenous to Ghana and West Africa. It is traditionally used for medicinal, religious and nutritional purposes. Different parts of the plant are used traditionally for the treatment of diseases such as anaemia, malaria, asthma and diarrhoea among others. It is therefore necessary to provide standard parameters for identification and for the purpose of quality control. This study thus sought to investigate the pharmacognostic characteristics and elemental properties of the leaves and stem bark of A. digitata grown and used in Ghana. The macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, phytochemical, physicochemical, fluorescence and elemental properties of the leaf and stem bark were determined using standard protocols. The results of the study showed that the leaves of A. digitata were palmate compound and alternately arranged with stipules at each node. The outer bark was observed to be grey in color while the inner bark was pink to brown and laticiferous. Anomocytic stomata and stellate trichomes were also observed microscopically on the leaf surface. The powdered stem bark contained brachysclereids and prismatic calcium oxalate crystals. Saponins, tannins, flavonoids and alkaloids were detected in both leaf and stem bark. They additionally exhibited different fluorescence characters in various solvents. The plant contained major and minor nutritional elements in varying quantities. The results of this study can serve as reliable parameters for accurate identification and authentication of A. digitata L. hence ensuring quality.

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“…This factor must be considered during collection for medicinal and nutritional purposes. Macro and micronutrients play important roles in disease management and prevention (51). They also provide consumers with essential minerals for optimum body function (52).…”

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Crude drug analysis and elemental content of the leaves and stem bark of Adansonia digitata L. (Malvaceae), an indigenous Ghanaian medicinal plant

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“…Essential elements are important for human health for the prevention and control of diseases. Several authors have estimated the element contents of medicinal plants (Pattar et al 2019;Jyothsna et al 2020). In the present study, all the studied plants revealed high level of essential elements such as Co, Cr and Ni.…”

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Heavy metal contamination and genotoxicity assessment of anthelmintic medicinal plants in Assam, India

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Yadav

2021

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Medicinal plants possess several metals obtained naturally or through pollution. The study evaluates the genotoxic potentials and the presence of essential elements and toxic heavy metals in Sesbania sesban var. bicolor (leaves), Cyperus compressus (roots) and Asparagus racemosus (roots), which are used as anthelmintics in the traditional medicine of the Santhals in India. Genotoxicity study was performed as per Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines in rats. Element contents were evaluated using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Administration of S. sesban var. bicolor (400 mg/kg), C. compressus (700 mg/kg) and A. racemosus (500 mg/kg) did not cause any abnormalities in the chromosomes. Elemental analysis revealed the presence of lead (5.00 ± 0.05, 4.98 ± 0.01, 4.99 ± 0.07 ppm), cadmium (4.99 ± 0.04, 4.90 ± 0.03, 5.00 ± 0.08 ppm) and arsenic (0.98 ± 0.03, 0.41 ± 0.05, 0.92 ± 0.03 ppm), respectively. Although genotoxic potentials were lacking, the presence of toxic heavy metals in them is a cause of concern.

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“…Khan et al (2020) reported similar results for Verbascum thapsus. WHO recommended a daily intake of Ca at 450-1,200 mg/day (Jyothsna et al, 2020). Many important tasks such as regulation of body temperature, relaxation of muscles, and maintenance of electrical pulses are performed by K and Na.…”

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Microscopic and pharmacognostic standardization ofAstragalus scorpiurusBunge

Uza

Dastagir

2021

Microscopy Res & Technique

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The aim of the current study was to assess and compare the microscopic and pharmacognostic features of the selected parts of Astragalus scorpiurus Bunge. It is an annual and prostrate herb. Anatomy of leaves, stem, and root depicted a typical dicot structure. It will provide information regarding standardization and authentication. The powder drug study (Light Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy) revealed the presence of xylem and phloem vessels, epidermal fragments, cortical cells, fibers, parenchyma tissue, calcium oxalate crystals, nonglandular trichomes, anomocytic stomata, and so on. It will be helpful in identification and quality control.Pollen and seeds micro-morphological features were observed through LM and SEM.These will play a vital role in the taxonomical identification of taxa and provide satisfactory information for taxonomists. Fluorescence analysis revealed different colors under visible and UV light. Extractive values were determined. Powder of the plant parts revealed high extraction in methanol followed by ethanol. Elemental and nutritional profiling were evaluated during two phenological periods that is, vegetative and postflowering period. There were significant phenological variations in mineral and nutritional status of the herb. These parameters are crucial for drug prescription and drug designing. These also provided information regarding nutraceutical and therapeutic value of this herb.

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Qualitative elemental analysis of selected potential anti-asthmatic medicinal plant taxa using EDXRF technique

Cited by 36 publications

References 24 publications

Crude drug analysis and elemental content of the leaves and stem bark of Adansonia digitata L. (Malvaceae), an indigenous Ghanaian medicinal plant

Crude drug analysis and elemental content of the leaves and stem bark of Adansonia digitata L. (Malvaceae), an indigenous Ghanaian medicinal plant

Heavy metal contamination and genotoxicity assessment of anthelmintic medicinal plants in Assam, India

Microscopic and pharmacognostic standardization ofAstragalus scorpiurusBunge

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