Trace Elemental Analysis of Some Anti Diabetic Medicinal Plants Using Particle Induced X ray Emission [PIXE]
Abstract Man has been using several plants and herbs even from pre historic times to cure various ailments. In the modern world, popularity of various medicinal plants and plant therapies in treating various diseases is increasing. In the present study trace elemental analysis employing Particle Induced X ray Emission (PIXE) technique is carried out in two selected medicinal plants used in the preparation of anti diabetic drugs. The elements K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br, Rb, Sr and Pb are established by using GUPIX software and these elemental concentrations are quantified in (mg/g) ppm level. Comparisons of previous measurements for similar materials found in the literature were presented. The present measurements of elemental concentrations in these medicinal plants will be useful to set new standards for prescribing dosage and duration of administration of these herbal drugs to diabetic patients.