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Determination of Heavy Metals Level in Senna Obtusifolia Growing on Dumpsite and Its Health Effect in Yola Metropolis

Zubainatu Abba, Ibrahim A Inuwa, Shitu Mohammed, Fatimah S Magaji

Abstract

Senna obtusifolia is a plant species with a wealth of medicinal properties. However, its growth on farmland, polluted dumpsites and poses a risk to human health. This research study is aim at determination of heavy metals and will also highlighted the level of concentration of heavy metals in Senna obtusifolia growing on dumpsites and its health effect in Yola Metropolis. The Senna obtusifolia samples will be collected from different locations on the dumpsite. The samples will be dried and ground into a fine powder and the heavy metals will be extracted from the samples using hydrochloric acid digestion or other extraction procedures. The concentration of heavy metals in the samples will be measure using analytical techniques, such as atomic absorption spectrometry or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The analysis of the result revealed the following: Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), and Iron (Fe) were not detected (ND) in either the farm land or the dump site, indicating no contamination from these potentially harmful metals. Zinc (Zn) concentrations were similar in both locations, with 0.20 mg/kg in the farm land and 0.23 mg/kg in the dump site. These values are low and within safe, natural levels for soil. Copper (Cu) concentrations were also low, with 0.18 mg/kg in the farm land and 0.22 mg/kg in the dump site, suggesting no copper contamination. the results show that both the farm land and dump site have minimal heavy metal contamination, with levels of the metals tested being very low and not posing any immediate environmental or health risks.

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