Lead has been detected and estimated in turmeric by Atomic Absorption spectrophotometry, The solutions for analysis were prepared by sulphated-ash method and the absorptions were measured against standard solutions of method and the absorptions were measured against standard solutions of lead in a concentration of 20 ug/ml. The pure sample of curcuma longa bulbs were analysed for lead contents in the inner portion (matrix) and outer portion (cuticle) of the roots. The so called adulterated samples in which lead contents are very high were purchased from the market. 


AZHAR M SYED ,M QADIRUDDIN ,ATAULLAH KHAN ,