HPLC-ICP-MS speciation analysis and risk assessment of arsenic in Cordyceps sinensis

• Main Authors: Tian-Tian Zuo (Author), Yao-Lei Li (Author), Hong-Yu Jin (Author), Fei Gao (Author), Qi Wang (Author), Ya-Dan Wang (Author), Shuang-Cheng Ma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cordyceps sinensis, one of the most valued traditional herbal medicines in China, contains high amount of arsenic. Considering the adverse health effects of arsenic, this is of particular concern. The aim of this study was to determine and analyze arsenic speciation in C. sinensi...