Study on the trace elements in Swertia chirayita (Roxb.) H. Karsten

Biol Trace Elem Res. 2010 Mar;133(3):350-6. doi: 10.1007/s12011-009-8446-2. Epub 2009 Jul 7.

Abstract

An attempt has been made to analyze some trace elements and electrolytes like Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, Co, Na, K, Ca, and Li present in the Swertia chirayita roots and leaves. The concentration of Ca in all the samples was more than 1,346.0 mg/kg and the concentration of other elements was found in the order K > Ca > Fe > Na > Mn > Zn > Co > Cu > Li in different samples of S. chirayita.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Altitude
  • Electrolytes
  • Environmental Monitoring / methods
  • India
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Leaves / metabolism*
  • Plant Roots / metabolism*
  • Seasons
  • Spectrophotometry, Atomic / methods
  • Swertia / metabolism*
  • Trace Elements / analysis*

Substances

  • Electrolytes
  • Plant Extracts
  • Trace Elements