Identification of metals found in the leaves of Tabernaemontana alternifolia.

Tabernaemontana alternifolia, an Ayurvedic medicinal plant is found in the western ghats of Maharashtra. The leaves, roots, bark-stem are used in Ayurvedic system of medicines. Leaves are used in the form of churna/extract or in combination with the other plant materials in their formulations. It is administered orally. Metal analysis of the leaves of Tabernaemontana alternifolia shows a high percentage of metals like magnesium, calcium, iron, copper and manganese. The present results will prove to be useful in understanding the role of metal ions in the biogenesis of the secondary metabolites of the medicinally important plant.