Effects of metal-contaminated soils on the accumulation of heavy metals in gotu kola (Centella asiatica) and the potential health risks: a study in Peninsular Malaysia

Centella asiatica is a commonly used medicinal plant in Malaysia. As heavy metal accumulation in medicinal plants which are highly consumed by human is a serious issue, thus the assessment of heavy metals in C. asiatica is important for the safety of consumers. In this study, the heavy metal accumul...

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Main Authors: Ong, Ghim Hock, Wong, Ling Shing, Tan, Ai Li, Yap, Chee Kong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Netherlands 2016
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Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/54098/1/Effects%20of%20metal-contaminated%20soils%20on%20the%20accumulation%20of%20heavy%20metals%20in%20gotu%20kola%20.pdf