An attitude towards the effects of heavy metals in medicinal plants

Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can be found in soil and water. They essential for many biological processes but also toxic to humans when present high concentrations. Medical plants, which used their therapeutic properties, may accumulate heavy the soil. The accumulation of medical plants poses a significant risk human health as these often consumed herbal remedies or dietary supplements. Long-term exposure such lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As) cause serious problems neurological damage, kidney cancer developmental disorders. Therefore, it is important ensure grown areas with free less contamination by metals. Additionally, proper processing techniques should employed remove any residual metal content before consumption. This review article tries address related scientific papers regard plants.