Analysis of essential elements in Pragya-peya—a herbal drink and its constituents by neutron activation

Comparison of ICP OES and LIBS Analysis of Medicinal Herbs Rich in Flavonoids from Eastern Europe

“…The list includes several spectroscopic methods, for instance, atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), 1,2 and related techniques such as inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP OES) 3,4 and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), 5 as well as other analytical techniques, e.g., instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). 6,7 In recent years, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) 8 has found application in the analysis of elemental concentrations in samples of natural origin, including plant materials. The advantage of this technique is that LIBS does not involve sophisticated and time-consuming sample preparation procedures and yet facilitates an enormous amount of spectral data with relatively high reproducibility.…”

Analysis of essential trace elements in some traditional Indian medicinal plants using instrumental neutron activation analysis and atomic absorption spectroscopy techniques

“…Several literature reports suggest interrelationship of essential elements like K, Na, Fe and Zn (Herber and Stoeppler, 1994;Kumar et al, 2005;Underwood, 1977). The regulation of metal ion flows, especially of K + and Na + , is crucial to life and is most clearly exemplified by the ionic movements that occur in nerve cells during excitation and transmission of the action potential.…”

“…Besides several organic compounds, it is now well established that many trace elements play a vital role in general well-being as well as in the cure of diseases (Prasad, 1993;Underwood, 1977). Several studies have reported elemental contents in plant extracts, which are consumed by us either as an herbal health drink or medicine (Abou Arab and Donia, 2000;Kumar et al, 2005;Powel et al, 1998). These elements are present at varying concentrations in different parts of the plants, especially in roots, seeds and leaves which are used as a dietary item as well as ingredient in the Ayurvedic medicinal preparation.…”

Optimization of Extraction Parameters for Fat Soluble Vitamins and Major Element Analysis in Polygonum Cognatum Meissn Plant (Madimak)

“…Trace elements play an important role in the formation of the active chemical constituents present in medicinal plants. However, most of the research work on medicinal plants pertain to constituents such as essential oils, vitamins, glycosides, and other organic compounds, while little attention has been paid to the elemental composition of the plants (3,4).…”