IJLTEMAS International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS) IJLTEMAS 2278-2540 IJLTEMAS 433 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.150900082 Toxicology Metallic and Other Compound Toxicity with their Phytoremediation: A Review Mahour Kanhiya Experimental Laboratory, Department of Zoology, R.P. P.G. College, Kamalganj, Farrukhabad-209724 (U.P.) India. (Affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur, India) India 15 9 2075 2084 26 09 2026 01 10 2026 15 10 2026 Metallic compounds other compound herbal extract liver remediation rats Abstract

Metallic and other compounds are found in elemental, organic and inorganic forms. All the forms of metallic compounds as well as other compounds are toxic. They enter in the human being as well as in animals through contaminated water, air, food and inhalation via blood vascular system. When it enters in the blood vascular system first of all it affected the liver because liver is the site for biotransformation and detoxification. Hence, causes liver toxicity. When liver is affected then it disturbs the entire physiology of man and animals. On the other hand, herbal medicine is very effective against this toxicity and So many substances have been discovered regarding remedial aspect against this toxicity but the research in herbal preparation (phyto-remedy) direction is empty. Considering all these facts, present investigation has been taken into consideration against many toxic and metallic compounds. Hence, this manuscript is disclosing the toxicity of metallic and other compound toxicity with their remedy by herbal preparation or herbal formulations.

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