Table 2.
Trace metal concentration (mg/kg) in fresh and dry Cymbopogon validus.
| Plant parts | Copper | Zinc | Iron | Manganese | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCVF | 11.60 ± 0.810 | 0.95 ± 0.201 | 3.53 ± 0.310 | 1.40 ± 0.110 | 2.35 ± 0.080 |
| DCVF | 0.42 ± 0.060 | 0.63 ± 0.201 | 3.22 ± 0.710 | 0.93 ± 0.210 | 1.31 ± 0.040 |
| FCVL | 5.30 ± 0.602 | 0.78 ± 0.201 | 2.80 ± 0.410 | 1.31 ± 0.090 | 2.92 ± 0.210 |
| DCVL | 12.40 ± 1.000 | 2.42 ± 0.401 | 2.50 ± 0.410 | 1.31 ± 0.210 | 3.36 ± 0.401 |
FCVF: fresh Cymbopogon validus flowers; DCVF: dry Cymbopogon validus flowers; FCVL: fresh Cymbopogon validus leaves; DCVL: dry Cymbopogon validus leaves.