Der Pharma Chemica
Journal for Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Computational Chemistry
ISSN: 0975-413X
Abstract
Compositional Elemental Assessment of Some Core Herbal Plants used in Northern Ghana by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis.
Author(s): A. N. Adazabra, Apori Ntiforo, K. Appiah – KubiSix herbal samples commonly used as medicine in the Ghanaian traditional health care system for the treatment of various ailments were analysed for 15 elements (As, Ca, Cl, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, Sb, Se, V and Zn) using the highly accurate and sensitive INAA.. The medicinal or pharmacological roles of most of these elements were discussed. Generally, Ca, Cl, Mg, P, and K were found in high concentrations while Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Cr and Zn were found in appreciable concentrations with As, Se, Sb and V measured in traces. These base line data provide justification for the medicinal usage of these herbs in the treatment of different diseases. The results therefore, showed that these herbs are enriched with mineral elements that could enhance the curative process of ill health. Toxicologically, As and Sb were found within safe limits.
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