Highlights•Heavy metals uptake and translocation by medicinal plants depends on various
factors.•Heavy metals act as abiotic elicitor in biosynthesis of secondary metabolites.•Status …

Heavy metals are natural constituents of the earth's crust, but indiscriminate human activities
have drastically altered their geochemical cycles and biochemical balance. This results in …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The use of herbal medicines for prophylaxis, prevention,
and treatment of various ailments is rising throughout the world because they are thought to …

Allergic rhinitis is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced after allergen exposure by an
immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated inflammation of the membranes lining the nose (1). It was …

The past couple of decades have witnessed global resurgence of herbal‐based health care.
As a result, the trade of raw drugs has surged globally. Accurate and fast scientific …

Acute or chronic mercury exposure can cause adverse effects during any period of
development. Mercury is a highly toxic element; there is no known safe level of exposure …

Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine (TIM) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
remain the most ancient yet living traditions. There has been increased global interest in …

The phasing out of leaded gasoline for transportation vehicles between 1973 and 1995 and
the removal of lead from paint by federal mandate by 1978 have resulted in substantial …

The use of herbal drugs for the prevention and treatment of various health ailments has
been in practice from time immemorial. Generally it is believed that the risk associated with …

Herbs are extensively consumed in the United Arab Emirates for their flavoring and
medicinal properties. This study aimed at determining the concentration of heavy metals in …