Ebrahimi, Fatemeh

Pharmacy Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

[ 1 ] - Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Medicinal Plants Sold in Herb Shops

 Background and purpose: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are a group of chemical compounds that are seen as secondary metabolites in different plant families. These compounds can cause liver, kidney, and lung damages and their presence in various herbal products increases the risk of injury. This study aimed at performing qualitative and quantitative evaluation of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in medic...