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ArticleBiological trace element research2025

Integrating ICP-MS and Chemometrics for Profiling Inorganic Elements in Lianhua Qingwen Capsules and Evaluating Health Risk.

Shuya Li, Ke Yin, Yiwu Wang, Lihong Tan, Jianing Zhao, Shuxiang Pan, Lin Yang, Dan He

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Shuya Li *College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, 1# Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Ke Yin *College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, 1# Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Yiwu WangCollege of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, 1# Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Lihong TanChongqing Pharmaceutical Preparation Engineering Technology Research Center, Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing, 401331, China.
Jianing ZhaoCollege of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, 1# Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Shuxiang PanCollege of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, 1# Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
Lin YangChongqing Pharmaceutical Preparation Engineering Technology Research Center, Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing, 401331, China.
Dan HeCollege of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, 1# Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China. danhe@cqmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

Lianhua Qingwen capsule (LHQWC) is composed of 13 traditional Chinese herbs. In this study, we employed inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to quantify the concentrations of 26 inorganic elements (Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Ag, Cd, Cs, Ba, Hg, Tl, Pb, U) across 22 batches of LHQWC. These results were complemented with Chemometrics analysis and health risk assessment of selected hazardous elements. Chemometric analysis revealed significant quality variations among the 22 batches of LHQWC, identifying U, Cs, Tl, Rb, Mn, As, Mg, and Al as characteristic elements influencing formulation consistency. Moreover, the health risk assessment indicated that while levels of Cu, As, Cd, Pb, Cr, and Hg in LHQWC were within acceptable limits, concerns arose regarding vanadium levels in certain batches. These findings underscore the necessity of comprehensive elemental analysis and health risk assessment to ensure the safety and quality of LHQWC. Our study provides valuable insights for both quality evaluation and regulatory considerations in the production of LHQWC and similar herbal formulations.

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ChemometricsDrugs, Chinese HerbalMass SpectrometryTrace ElementsCapsulesHumansRisk AssessmentCapsulesDrugs, Chinese HerbalTrace ElementsChemometricsHealth risk assessmentICP-MSInorganic elementsLHQWC

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