Zea mays L. leaves hold 17 amino acids and 12 essential elements for medical use.
Researchers analyzed the amino acids and inorganic elements in the leaves of Zea mays L. They used an amino acid analyzer to identify 17 amino acids and ICP-AES to detect 12 inorganic elements in the leaves. The study found that these leaves contain a variety of amino acids and inorganic elements, which could be valuable for potential medical uses.