Predetermined heavy metal status in soil for herbal planting


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Wan Rasidah K., . and Rozita A., . and Tumirah K., . and Mohamad Fakhri I., . (2010) Predetermined heavy metal status in soil for herbal planting. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

The use of medicinal plants in both crude and processed forms has greatly increased in various traditional remedies and health supplements. Plants obtained most of their nutrients together with heavy metals from soil in which they grow. The World Health Organization WHO has stressed the control of heavy metals in herbal medicines to assure their safety for public consumption. A study to relate the heavy metals in plants with the heavy metals in soil and other soil properties was conducted on four different soil types. This paper will highlight on the heavy metal levels found in the four soils and predefined the heavy metal status for herbal planting. The metals in soils were extracted using the aqua regia method of analysis. The study indicated that heavy metal levels in the soils were much influenced by the anthropogenic activities and soil types.


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Abstract

The use of medicinal plants in both crude and processed forms has greatly increased in various traditional remedies and health supplements. Plants obtained most of their nutrients together with heavy metals from soil in which they grow. The World Health Organization WHO has stressed the control of heavy metals in herbal medicines to assure their safety for public consumption. A study to relate the heavy metals in plants with the heavy metals in soil and other soil properties was conducted on four different soil types. This paper will highlight on the heavy metal levels found in the four soils and predefined the heavy metal status for herbal planting. The metals in soils were extracted using the aqua regia method of analysis. The study indicated that heavy metal levels in the soils were much influenced by the anthropogenic activities and soil types.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: 6 tables; 15 ref. SB 293 S471 2010
AGROVOC Term: Heavy metals
AGROVOC Term: Anthropogenic factors
AGROVOC Term: Medicinal plants
AGROVOC Term: Soil
AGROVOC Term: Soil analysis
AGROVOC Term: Nutrient availability soil
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11551

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