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Original Articles

Elemental Distribution in Medicinal Plants Commonly Used in Folklore Medicine in Mexico

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Pages 95-105 | Received 02 Sep 1996, Published online: 24 Sep 2006
 

Abstract

The concentration of twenty two elements in thirty plants had been determined using instrumental neutron activation analysis. These plants are commonly used, in Mexico, for medicinal purpose to treat different illnesses, conditions or discomfort (e.g., sterility, digestive problems, weakens, anxiety, depression, hair loss, cough, etc.). Except for Br, the concentration of the other elements measured are similar to those found in agriculture products of similar use. Eleven elements in all samples investigated showed similar elemental distribution pattern.

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