ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF CAESALPINIA BONDUCELLA LEAVES

Abstract

The presence of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates are essential for the growth of humans. The inorganic micronutrients like Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn etc. are also required for proper metabolic processes. The excess or deficiency of micronutrients may disturb the biochemical functions of the human body. The aim of the present work is to study the elemental analysis of dried powder of Caesalpinia bonducella leaves. The leaves were collected from the Garbhagiri ranges in Pathardi of Ahmednagar in Maharashtra, India. The leaves were dried in shade and the powder was prepared. The further analysis was carried out by the process of di-acid digestion method (9:4 mixtures of HNO3 and HClO4) with the help of atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). In this elemental analysis study, the presence of Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Cobalt (Co), Manganese (Mn), Nickel (Ni), Cadmium (Cd) and Zinc (Zn) was found. The Iron (Fe) was found at higher concentration 360 mg/kg followed by Manganese (Mn) 108 mg/kg and Zinc (Zn) 69 mg/kg. The concentration of different elements in this plant is the matter of interest from the point of view of their therapeutic value as well as the toxic nature of some elements.