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Mohd Shaiful M., . and Helal Uddin A. B. M., . and Abbas A., . (2013) Detection of lead and cadmium in traditional herbal supplements using atomic absorption spectrometry. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Traditional herbal medicine is practiced since the earliest history for the maintenance and cure of health disorder was recorded. World Health Organisation WHO estimates that 80 percent of the world;s population still depends on herbal remedies. In recent year the popularity of herbal formulation both medicinal and supplement has increased tremendously. Safety and efficacy of these products become an area of concern to World Health Organisation WHO. Herbal product manufacturers non-compliance to the existing guidelines and regulations set by the authoritative body has led to manufacture of products questionable for their quality and safety aspects. In Malaysia due to the abundance of medicinal herbs and plants the practice of using traditional remedies are common. Some of these products contained toxic elements due to heavy metals. Heavy metal toxicity may cause severe health implications starting from very simple allergy to very complicated organ kidney liver lungs etc. failure. Current research focused on determination of heavy metal lead and cadmium using atomic absorption spectrometry AAS. Samples were collected from the east coast region of Malaysia namely Kuantan and Terengganu. Most of the products were not registered with the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau NPCB. Out of thirty samples collected fourteen samples contained lead and six contained cadmium. The minimum and maximum amount of lead present in the samples were 0.45 to 4.29 ppm and for cadmium it was 0.04 to 0.15 ppm The amount found in the preparations were within the permissible limit set by the NPCB for herbal formulation.
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Abstract
Traditional herbal medicine is practiced since the earliest history for the maintenance and cure of health disorder was recorded. World Health Organisation WHO estimates that 80 percent of the world;s population still depends on herbal remedies. In recent year the popularity of herbal formulation both medicinal and supplement has increased tremendously. Safety and efficacy of these products become an area of concern to World Health Organisation WHO. Herbal product manufacturers non-compliance to the existing guidelines and regulations set by the authoritative body has led to manufacture of products questionable for their quality and safety aspects. In Malaysia due to the abundance of medicinal herbs and plants the practice of using traditional remedies are common. Some of these products contained toxic elements due to heavy metals. Heavy metal toxicity may cause severe health implications starting from very simple allergy to very complicated organ kidney liver lungs etc. failure. Current research focused on determination of heavy metal lead and cadmium using atomic absorption spectrometry AAS. Samples were collected from the east coast region of Malaysia namely Kuantan and Terengganu. Most of the products were not registered with the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau NPCB. Out of thirty samples collected fourteen samples contained lead and six contained cadmium. The minimum and maximum amount of lead present in the samples were 0.45 to 4.29 ppm and for cadmium it was 0.04 to 0.15 ppm The amount found in the preparations were within the permissible limit set by the NPCB for herbal formulation.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QK99 M3S471 2012 Call Number. |
| AGROVOC Term: | Traditional medicines |
| AGROVOC Term: | Medicinal herbs |
| AGROVOC Term: | Supplements |
| AGROVOC Term: | Chemical analysis methods |
| AGROVOC Term: | Atomic absorption spectrometry |
| AGROVOC Term: | Heavy metals |
| AGROVOC Term: | Cadmium |
| AGROVOC Term: | Lead |
| AGROVOC Term: | Standards |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:16 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13725 |
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