Micro and Macro Element Composition of<i>Kalanchoe integra</i>Leaves: An Adjuvant Treatment for Hypertension in Ghana

Frimpong–Manso, Samuel; Asiedu-Gyekye, Isaac Julius; Naadu, J. P.; Magnus-Aryitey, G. T.; Nyarko, Alexander Kwadwo; Boamah, Daniel; Awan, Muhammad Qadeer

doi:10.1155/2015/579497

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“…Its AE were quantitatively assessed for significant elements, and the amounts of Ca, K, and Mg detected could be correlated to its traditional usage in cases of hypertension and arrhythmia. However, the presence of heavy metals (Pb and As inorganic) may be a major health concern [ 39 ]. The AE antidepressant potential could be possibly mediated by a complex interplay between serotoninergic, opioidergic, and noradrenergic systems [ 75 ].…”

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A Review of the Popular Uses, Anatomical, Chemical, and Biological Aspects of Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae): A Genus of Plants Known as “Miracle Leaf”

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Species of the genus Kalanchoe have a long history of therapeutic use in ethnomedicine linked to their remarkable healing properties. Several species have chemical and anatomical similarities, often leading to confusion when they are used in folk medicine. This review aims to provide an overview and discussion of the reported traditional uses, botanical aspects, chemical constituents, and pharmacological potential of the Kalanchoe species. Published scientific materials were collected from the PubMed and SciFinder databases without restriction regarding the year of publication through April 2023. Ethnopharmacological knowledge suggests that these species have been used to treat infections, inflammation, injuries, and other disorders. Typically, all parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes either as crude extract or juice. Botanical evaluation can clarify species differentiation and can enable correct identification and validation of the scientific data. Flavonoids are the most common classes of secondary metabolites identified from Kalanchoe species and can be correlated with some biological studies (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial potential). This review summarizes several topics related to the Kalanchoe genus, supporting future studies regarding other unexplored research areas. The need to conduct further studies to confirm the popular uses and biological activities of bioactive compounds is also highlighted.

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A Review of the Popular Uses, Anatomical, Chemical, and Biological Aspects of Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae): A Genus of Plants Known as “Miracle Leaf”

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“…Thus, this method requires the creation of a reference sample obtained as a result of comparison with the ICP-MS and GZ-AAS techniques. The results of the development of a reference sample for XRF analysis of raw materials with a complex organic matrix of K. daigremontiana, the orpine family, are presented [32]. When converting the content of microelements in the reference sample using the INTtest*Cref/INTref formula incorporating data from the IAEA and "birch leaf" samples, element contents that differed from those established by GZ-AAS were obtained.…”

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Development of a Reference Sample for Rapid Analysis of an Elemental Composition of Medicinal Plant Raw Materials

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SYROESHKIN

2024

Int J App Pharm

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Objective: Development and validation of a technique for preparation of a reference sample for elemental microanalysis using the XRF technique in terms of repeatability, reproducibility, and optimization of the technique for rapid determination of the elemental composition of medicinal plants based on X-ray fluorescence analysis. Methods: Samples: fresh shoots of Kalanchoe daigremontiana, ready reference sample "Birch Leaf" LB-1 (A. P. Vinogradov Institute of Geochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Irkutsk, Russia), and IAEA reference sample SRM 2976 (IAEA, MEL, Monaco). The dispersed fraction was analyzed using a Master Sizer 2000 instrument (Malvern Panalytical, Worcestershire, UK). Elemental analysis using an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer EDX-7000 Shimadzu (Shimadzu Corporation, Kyoto, Japan), GZ-AAS using an Agilent instrument, model 240Z AA instrument (Agilent Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, USA) with electrothermal atomization and Zeeman background correction, and ICP-MS using an Agilent 7500 CE instrument (Agilent Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, USA). Results: By the LALLS method, they were separated by the maximum distribution, which was 63 microns, and a minor fraction of 39 microns. This indicates sufficient homogeneity in the sample. Further, homogeneity was proved by the XRF method by measuring six independent samples obtained by the quartering method. Also, the elemental composition of the reference samples was determined: completely dried, homogenized before sifting, and homogenized after sifting. Further, the obtained reference sample of K. daigremontiana was compared with reference samples: IAEA SRM 2976 and "birch leaf methods: ICP-MS, GZ-AAS, XRF. Conclusion: The reference sample will allow for rapid analysis of medicinal plant raw materials. Standardization of medicinal plants by the content of microelements will allow observing species differences as well as adjusting the concentrations of microelements for therapeutic purposes using medicinal plants.

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Medicinal plants as potential functional foods or resources for obtaining anticancer activity metabolites

Monroy

Cauich

Ortega

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Oncological Functional Nutrition

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Micro and Macro Element Composition ofKalanchoe integraLeaves: An Adjuvant Treatment for Hypertension in Ghana

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

A Review of the Popular Uses, Anatomical, Chemical, and Biological Aspects of Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae): A Genus of Plants Known as “Miracle Leaf”

A Review of the Popular Uses, Anatomical, Chemical, and Biological Aspects of Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae): A Genus of Plants Known as “Miracle Leaf”

Development of a Reference Sample for Rapid Analysis of an Elemental Composition of Medicinal Plant Raw Materials

Medicinal plants as potential functional foods or resources for obtaining anticancer activity metabolites

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