For thousands of years, medicinal plants (MPs) have been one of the main sources of drugs
worldwide. However, recently, heavy metal pollution has seriously affected the quality and …

Olea europaea L. is the most valuable species of the Olea type, and its products offer a wide
range of therapeutical uses. The olive tree has been extensively studied for its nourishing …

As medicinal plants can accumulate harmful metals from the native soil, people's
consumption of these materials may cause the human body to accumulate toxic metal …

In recent years, the consumption rate of herbal teas has increased rapidly. In this study, 28
different plants (fennel, linden, roots, chamomile, green tea, thyme, sage, rosemary, rosehip …

The present study estimated the human health risk assessment and daily intake of heavy
metals and metalloids in herbal medicines used to treat anxiety in Brazil. Six different brands …

The elemental composition of 45 species of medicinal plants of Lamiaceae family growing in
the Republic of Moldova was determined by neutron activation analysis. The following …

The determination of Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Na, Zn, and Pb by inductively coupled plasma‐
optical emission spectrometry (ICP OES) was performed on dry matter and decoctions of the …

Echinacea is a perennial plant that is used for its phytotherapeutic potential. Echinacea
crops are often affected by invasive weeds. One of the most effective strategies in weed …

This study presents the impact on human health by consuming medicinal herbs with high
melliferous potential (HMPs) from botanical areas with different pollution levels. First, the …

Abstract Knowledge of element concentrations in botanical extracts is relevant to assure
consumer protection given the increased interest in plant-based ingredients. This study …