Determination of some elemental content in Fabaceae family Cancer medicinal plants from North- East Karnataka region using SEM- EDX and FAAS spectrometry

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the elemental content of Militia pinnata and Cassia tora Fabaceae family medicinal plants, traditionally used in cancer management and their medicinal properties. The analysis used Scanning microscope-Energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) and Flame atomic absorption (FAAS) techniques. The total 16 elemental content like the C, O, Mg Al, Si, Mo, K Sb, Ca Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni and Zn in the plants sample. The results showed trace elements concentration in plants, with major are Mg, K and Ca and minor are Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn and Mo elements,  the concentration of Mg, K and Ca is highest, which is compared to  Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn and Mo  were determined in plants sample. These major and minor elements are within WHO ((World Health Organization) permissible limits.