Mineral and Heavy Metal Constituents of Three Edible Wild Plants Growing in Van Province

Abstract

Malva sylvestris, Falcaria vulgaris Bernh and Chenopodium botrys L. are of the usually expended wild palatable plants as nourishment and therapeutic purposes by residents in Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. In this manner, the assurance of dietary esteem and minerals of eatable wild plants are basic for nourishment security and human health. Hence, in the present examination nutritional esteem and minerals of chose plant species were researched. Additionally, this study presents useful data (mineral constituents, total ash, dry matter, % N, crude protein, pH and crude fiber) to show the knowledge of the nutritional value of three wild plants traditionally consumed in many areas in Eastern Anatolia. According to the results obtained from laboratory analysis, Malva sylvestris is high in crude fiber (44.64%) compared with Falcaria vulgaris Bernh (18.34%) and Chenopodium botrys L. (36.04%). Crude protein content of Falcaria vulgaris and Chenopodium botrys L. were calculated as 21.69% and 12.25%, respectively, while that of Malva sylvestris was 8.57%. In terms of total ash content, it was observed that Chenopodium botrys L. has higher value (20.84%) than the others. The higher values of mineral elements were observed in Chenopodium botrys L. such as sodium (1.24g kg-1), potassium (28.22g kg-1), calcium (46.87g kg-1), phosphor (3.95g kg-1), magnesium (10.61 g kg-1), iron (580.53mg kg-1), manganese (79.54mg kg-1), while the higher values of Sulphur (1.91g kg-1), zinc (43.14mg g-1) and total ash (20.84%) rate were determined in Malva sylvestris species.

Phytochemical Diversity and Nutritional Value of Kenger at Different Locations in Sulaimani Region - Iraq

“…The results obtained in this study were found to be partially in line with the study conducted by Tuncturk et al, (54), which reported that Kenger had abundant active compounds among the plant species studied. The amount of crude protein and crud fiber, were higher than other species.…”

“…Rich in fatty acids like palmitic, oleic, linoleic, and stearic acid, as well (5). It is consists of a broad dietary mineral spectrum, macro-minerals (Ca, K, P, S, Mg, and Na) and micro-minerals (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Se, Cr, and Mo) with daily requirements limited to a few milligrams (54). Understanding the concentration of micro elements in medicinal plants is crucial to comprehending their pharmacological effects (48).…”

The Evaluation of Essential Oils Compositions, Mineral and Heavy Metal Content of Xanthium strumarium L. Grown in Cultural Conditions

“…ICP-MS conditions are as follows: microflow PFA nebulizer,1550 W plasma power, quartz cyclonic, Peltier cooled spray chamber, 2.5 mm quartz injector; monitoring of 197Au; argon as nebulizer gas at 0.98 L min -1 ; argon as auxiliary gas at 0.80 L min -1 ; argon as a refrigerant at 14.00 L min -1 ; and an analysis time of 60 s. The numerical data calculated considering the dry weight of the plant are the mean of three replicates and are presented as the mean ± SD. A total of 11 points are drawn between 1 ppb and 1 ppm for the calibration curve [24,25]. The weighings were made using an analytical balance (RADWAG AS 220 R2).…”