Determination of the Nutritional Element Concentrations of Evelik Plant (Rumex crispus L.)
Abstract
Evelik plant (Rumex crispus
L.), which is also known as Labada plant, is a perennial herbaceous plant
specie belonging to Polygonaceae family that are mostly a meter in length. Rumex species have a distribution in the
Northern hemisphere and have more than 100 species. In Turkey, 24 Rumex species
are present. Evelik leaves are used frequently in the Anatolia for the
preparation of stuffed wraps. Additionally, it is one of the oldest plants
known to be used for herbal remedies. It is believed that this plant is
especially potent in gastrointestinal illnesses. Evelik leaves, but especially
the roots are used for drugs in medicine. In the present study, determination
of macro and micro nutritional elements was aimed in Evelik leaves sampled from
naturally grown plants in Sivas province. Phosphor (P) was determined
calorimetrically at 882 nm by using spectrophotometer. Potassium (K), Iron
(Fe), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), and Copper (Cu) were determined by using
Atomic absorbtion spectrometry. Nitrogen (N) was determined by using Kjeldahl
distillation method. Results revealed that the element concentrations
determined in Evelik leaves were N (2.59 %); P (0.360 %); K (6.85 %); Mg (0.66
%); Ca (0.48 %); Fe (225.8 mg/kg); Zn (27.5 mg/kg); Mn (30.4 mg/kg); Cu (8.9
mg/kg). In conclusion, it was revealed that the Evelik leaves are sufficient
for both macro and micro nutritional elements and have a higher K
concentration.
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