Heavy Metal Levels and Mineral Nutrient Status in Different Parts of Various Medicinal Plants Collected from Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey

Karahan, Faruk; Özyiğit, İ̇brahim İ̇lker; Saracoglu, Ibrahim Adnan; Yalçın, İbrahim Ertuğrul; Ozyigit, Asli Hocaoglu; İlçım, Ahmet

doi:10.1007/s12011-019-01974-2

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“…Samples were analysed by ICP-OES (ICAP 7400 Duo, Thermo Scientific). This method is often used to measure the concentration of elements in plant tissues [38,39]. ICP-OES with a concentric nebuliser and cyclonic spray chamber was used to determine the content of micro and macroelements.…”

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Analysis of Selected Minerals in Homemade Grape Vinegars Obtained by Spontaneous Fermentation

Antoniewicz

Jakubczyk

Kupnicka

et al. 2021

Biol Trace Elem Res

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Fruit vinegars are widely used as a spice and food preservative. They are considered as functional food, containing many bioactive compounds with pro-health benefits. Grape vinegars can be also a source of mineral compounds. Their quantity and diversity can be determined by environmental factors and growing conditions, such as temperature, mineral composition of the soil, heavy metal contamination, sunlight availability as well as grape variety and fruit ripeness stage. The aim of the study was to determine the content of minerals in homemade grape vinegars, obtained by spontaneous fermentation. Five different grape (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties were used in the study (Cabernet Cortis, Johanniter, Solaris, Souvignier gris and Prior). Moreover, the effect of sugar addition in the fermentation process on the mineral content was examined. The mineral content was determined using the ICP-OES method. Among the analysed samples, potassium was the most abundant element (936.07–1472.3 mg/L of vinegar). Comparative analysis showed that the content of Ca, Fe and Cr was significantly higher in vinegars prepared from red varieties than in white-coloured ones. In turn, vinegars prepared from white grape varieties contained statistically significantly higher content of potassium. Vinegar colour did not have a significant influence on the content of the remaining elements included in the analysis. Furthermore, statistical analysis did not reveal any significant differences in the content of the analysed minerals in any of the grape varieties used between the samples with and without sugar addition.

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Analysis of Selected Minerals in Homemade Grape Vinegars Obtained by Spontaneous Fermentation

Antoniewicz

Jakubczyk

Kupnicka

et al. 2021

Biol Trace Elem Res

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“…Zn plays essential role in tissue mending, wound curing, optimum action of insulin, protein synthesis, digestion and an important constituent of plasma (Malhotra 1998). On the other hand, excess amount of Zn also causes several diseases such as jaundice, vomiting, fever and faintness (Hasan 2011;Karahan et al 2020). As per FAO/WHO recommendations, the maximum permissible limit of Zn in edible plants is 27.…”

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Evaluation of essential and non-essential elemental composition of commonly used medicinal plants from district Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Haque

2021

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This study illustrates a profile of some essential and non-essential elements (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Pb, Cr, Cd, Co, Al and Sn) in the aerial parts of six medicinal plants i.e Coriandrum sativum (P-1), Mentha spicata (P-2), Papaver somniferum (P-3), Calotropis gigantean (P-4), Withania coagulans (P-5) and Fagonia arabica (P-6) widely consumed in district Peshawar, the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The samples were converted into liquid state via wet digestion method and analyzed for elemental composition by using atomic absorption spectrometry. After determining the concentration, hazard quotient (HQ) was calculated for the elements having available maximum permissible limit set by FAO/WHO or any other agency for 50 mg daily intake of the herbal plants by a person of body mass 70 kg. K/Na ratio for the studied plants varied between 14.88:1 and 113.75:1 which was in agreement with the reported permissible range. The amount of Mg, Ca, Cu and Co was within the permissible limit in all the enlisted plants. However, the HQ value for Mg and Ca was greater than the safe limit for some of the plants. The concentration and HQ value of Zn, Mn, Fe, Pb, Cr and Cd was beyond the permissible and unsafe limits for almost all the plants. This study suggests that the plants of this area must be pretreated for lessening the concentration of some elements before consumption.

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“…Sample Determination All samples were transferred into tubes and stored at − 20°C until processed. Samples were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES, ICAP 7400 Duo, Thermo Scientific), which is often utilized to measure the concentrations of mineral nutrients as well as heavy metals and allows for simultaneous measurements of many different elements, also in plant samples [17,22]. ICP-OES with a concentric nebulizer and cyclonic spray chamber was used to determine the content of microand macroelements.…”

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“…Numerous studies have been carried out in recent years to investigate the mineral content and heavy metal contamination of teas, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other foods [12][13][14][15][16]. Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometers (ICP-OES) are often used to determine the concentrations of elements, e.g., in herbs and medicinal plants [17]. While many other techniques (e.g., AAS, ICP-MS) are used to determine the concentrations of specific elements, ICP-OES allows for fast, simultaneous measurement of many different elements (both macro and micro) in both aqueous and solid samples, providing adequate sensitivity.…”

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Mineral Composition and Antioxidant Potential in the Common Poppy (Papaver rhoeas L.) Petal Infusions

Janda

Jakubczyk

Kupnicka

et al. 2020

Biol Trace Elem Res

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The flowers of the common poppy are used for medicinal purposes, both internally and externally. They are reported to have antispasmodic and antitussive properties, to alleviate inflammatory conditions and soothe anxiety-related digestive problems. The aim of the study was to determine the antioxidant potential and the content of vitamin C, polyphenols, and minerals in infusions made from the petals of the common poppy at different temperatures. The infusions were made at various temperatures (25°C, 70°C, 80°C, and 90°C). The antioxidant potential and the content of polyphenols and vitamin C were determined by spectrophotometric methods. The mineral content was determined using the ICP-OES method. The total polyphenol content ranged from 135.2 to 137.24 ppm and that of vitamin C-from 15.47 to 15.78 mg/100 mL. The temperature of the water used to make the infusions did not appear to have a significant effect on these parameters. The temperature did, however, significantly affect the antioxidant potential of the infusions-the highest antioxidant activity (71.21% DPPH inhibition) was observed in the infusion prepared using water at 80°C. The infusions included in the study contained a number of minerals. No significant effect of temperature was found for the content of K, Zn, Cu, Fe, and Ni in the infusions. On the other hand, the content of Ca in the infusions was significantly correlated with the increasing temperature of the water. It was concluded that poppy petal infusions may serve as a valuable dietary supplement, providing antioxidants and minerals required by the human body to function properly.

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Heavy Metal Levels and Mineral Nutrient Status in Different Parts of Various Medicinal Plants Collected from Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey

Cited by 67 publications

References 71 publications

Analysis of Selected Minerals in Homemade Grape Vinegars Obtained by Spontaneous Fermentation

Analysis of Selected Minerals in Homemade Grape Vinegars Obtained by Spontaneous Fermentation

Evaluation of essential and non-essential elemental composition of commonly used medicinal plants from district Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Mineral Composition and Antioxidant Potential in the Common Poppy (Papaver rhoeas L.) Petal Infusions

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