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Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of Medicinal Plants from Central India
Dr. Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi
1 July 2025 · Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 1-6
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E1/2025-A001 (registration with Crossref in progress)
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Groundwater serves as a primary source of drinking water for both urban and rural populations in India. However, in industrially intensive zones such as those found in Gujarat, groundwater quality is severely compromised by heavy metal contamination.
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- Published
- 1 July 2025
- Volume / issue / pages
- Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 1-6
- ISSN
- 3051-3766 (online) · 3051-3758 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
Groundwater serves as a primary source of drinking water for both urban and rural populations in India. However, in industrially intensive zones such as those found in Gujarat, groundwater quality is severely compromised by heavy metal contamination. The unregulated discharge of industrial effluents containing hazardous substances like lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and nickel (Ni) into surrounding soils and water bodies has led to alarming concentrations of these metals in the aquifers. This study focuses on five major industrial regions in Gujarat to assess the extent of heavy metal contamination in groundwater. Samples were collected from borewells and hand pumps and analyzed for physicochemical and metal content using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Results show significantly elevated levels of Pb and Cr compared to WHO guidelines, posing a high risk to human health through ingestion. A structured questionnaire survey revealed a lack of community awareness regarding water quality and health risks. This paper highlights the need for urgent intervention through monitoring, policy reform, and public education.
Keywords: Groundwater pollution, industrial discharge, heavy metals, public health, Gujarat, water contamination, environmental monitoring, risk assessment, awareness, atomic absorption spectroscopy
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Dr. Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi (2025). Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of Medicinal Plants from Central India. Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, 1(1), 1-6. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/phytochemical-screening-and-antioxidant-activity-of-medicinal-plants-from-central-a8e70a98
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Dr. Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi.
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In Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 1-6, published by EP Journals Group on 1 July 2025.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
What is the DOI of this article?
10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E1/2025-A001. Registration with Crossref is in progress.
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APA: Dr. Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi (2025). Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of Medicinal Plants from Central India. Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, 1(1), 1-6. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/phytochemical-screening-and-antioxidant-activity-of-medicinal-plants-from-central-a8e70a98
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