Assessment of Some Toxic Metals in Ziziphora (Ziziphora persica) Obtained from Local Market in Lahijan, Northern Iran

: Heavy metals cause significant issues when people are exposed to many specific types of them. They can disorders and affect the biochemical pathways in body. Herbs known as one richest sources modern patented drugs, particularly Iranian references. Many metals, heavy toxic. Various studies have shown a higher level than standards some countries like Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria. A preliminary study was conducted determine toxic elements powdered Ziziphora (Ziziphora persica) collected from local market Lahijan city, northern Iran. Twenty random samples were gathered various markets, flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (FAAS) used detect featured elements, including copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), mercury (Hg). The results showed Pb, Cd, Hg levels standards. Besides, Cu Zn detected be lower