Investigation of qualitative trace elemental analysis of anti-cancer medicinal plant of Catharanthus roseus from Telangana by EDXRF and PIXE

This research work explains Qualitative test analysis of trace elements and their content in Catharanthus roseus from Telangana region using EDXRF and PIXE techniques. EDXRF and PIXE spectrometers are non-destructive, multi-element and high sensitive analytical methods are used for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the specific elements. Following thirteen elements P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Se, Br, Rb, and Sr were analyzed by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence and eleven elements namely Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Br, and Sr were analyzed using Proton Induced X-ray Emission technique (PIXE). Outcome of the current study revealed, the content of K, Ca, and Cl were high by both the methods. The elemental concentrations vary in Catharanthus roseus using different techniques. The data obtained in this study will be useful in the screening of chemotherapeutic drugs used for cancer. The chemical constituents present in this plant sample are very necessary for human beings. The current results will be very helpful to carry out further toxicological study of Catharanthus roseus.