Characterization and health-related study of Maifanitum by ATR-FTIR and ICP-MS

With the continuous rise of consumers' material and physical health pursuit, it is particularly critical to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of natural healthy mineral materials such as Maifanitum. The progress of modern analytical technology enables us to deeply study the internal characteristics and mechanism of these traditional mineral materials, providing a solid scientific foundation and technical support for the application of Maifanitum. A comprehensive analysis of Maifanitum was conducted using attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The ATR-FTIR analysis established a quality control fingerprint for Maifanitum, and the similarity evaluation method was employed to assess the similarity between different samples. Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) analysis revealed distinct absorption peaks among Maifanitum samples from different production areas, enabling traceability and identification. ICP-MS technology was utilized to analyze the inorganic elements in Maifanitum, revealing numerous elements closely associated with human health. These findings indicate that the established ATR-FTIR fingerprint can be effectively used to identify and control the quality of Maifanitum. The characteristics of inorganic elements in Maifanitum can not only help to distinguish its sources, but also provide a theoretical basis for the current application of Maifanitum in health care.