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The acceptance of remedies in any system of medicine depends upon their efficacy and non-toxicity. There were many reports of rejecting Indian herbal products in various countries because of higher levels of heavy metal content than permitted. Though few are regarded as essential, some heavy metals, especially cadmium, mercury and lead, are potentially hazardous due to their intrinsic or selective toxicity, particularly in environmental contexts. In view of the importance of herbal drug standardization, it was contemplated to carry out the heavy metal determination in Musa Acuminate, Actinidia Deliciosa and Mangifer Indica fruits which were procured from local market. The metals like copper, iron, magnesium nickel, sodium and zinc in the alcoholic extracts of them by ICPOES. These extracts were also subjected to general phytochemical screening. Its an alarming bell for humankind if the heavy metal content is more than permitted in common edible commodities. Further study may require understanding the factors influencing the heavy metal content in commonly used fruits.

Repititive injuries to hand causes musculoskeletal disorders affecting the ligaments, muscles, tendons and joints of the hand. These soft tissue injuries to hand largely affects females engaged in household activities apart from their occupational activities hampering their physical, mental health and adversely affecting the quality of life. Apart from mechanical stresses to muscles and tendons of hand, awkward posture of holding objects causes unwanted stress to joints and soft tissues surrounding the joints of hand and wrist. The objective of the study is to identify various risk factors caused by repetitive household activities and occupational activities in rural south Indian population. AIM: To analyse the risk factors contributing to non-traumatic soft tissue injuries of hand. OBJECTIVE: A study to identify the risk factors leading to dysfunction of hand. METHODOLOGY: Study design: Observational study Sampling technique: Convenient sampling. Sample size: 66 Procedure: Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria the samples were collected from Physiotherapy - out patient department at Saveetha medical college and hospital after Orthopaedic reference and informed consent were taken. OUTCOME MEASURE: NPRS scale was used for evaluation of pain. Self-prepared Hand dysfunction Questionnaire for evaluation of household activities contributing to pain and discomfort of hand. RESULT: Data analysis revealed 75.75% of prevalence of hand dysfunction in women population involved in household activities. CONCLUSION: Awareness of these findings will highlight the physiotherapists to the high prevalence of hand dysfunction among female population in rural south India, hence requiring early detection of the risk factors contributing to it and effective ergonomic interventions for better functional outcome.