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ArticleBiological trace element research2026

Health Risk Assessment of Toxic Trace Elements in Medicinal Herbs from Algeria.

Akli Islem Chebli, Sara Abdennour, Anissa Zergui, Zeyneb Chelighem, Ahmed Amziane, Nihel Djouzi, Dounia Kihal, Mouna Benabdellah, Maroua Benhabila, Younes Zebbiche

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Akli Islem ChebliDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Algiers, Algeria. chebliislam@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9242-9733
Sara AbdennourDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Setif 1, Setif, Algeria.
Anissa ZerguiDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oran 1, Oran, Algeria.
Zeyneb ChelighemDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Constantine 3, Constantine, Algeria.
Ahmed AmzianeDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Algiers, Algeria.
Nihel DjouziDepartment of Natural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Algiers 1, Algiers, Algeria.
Dounia KihalDepartment of Natural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Algiers 1, Algiers, Algeria.
Mouna BenabdellahDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Constantine 3, Constantine, Algeria.
Maroua BenhabilaDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Constantine 3, Constantine, Algeria.
Younes ZebbicheDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Algiers, Algeria.

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Abstract

Herbal medicines are widely consumed, yet they may contain toxic trace elements (TEs). We quantified lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and mercury (Hg) in 25 medicinal plant species marketed in northeastern Algeria and assessed risks against international standards. Two hundred samples were purchased in Algiers, Constantine, Sétif, Tizi Ouzou, and Blida. ICP-MS determined TE concentrations using standard digestion with QA/QC. Recovery rates exceeded 80% for all elements, ensuring the reliability of the analytical method. Exceedances were frequent, especially for Pb and Cd. Ginger and peppermint had the highest Pb (37.2 and 35.7 μg·g⁻

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Plants, MedicinalTrace ElementsAlgeriaCadmiumHumansLeadRisk AssessmentCadmiumLeadTrace ElementsAlgeriaHealth risk assessmentHeavy metalsICP-MSMedicinal herbs

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