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agency in the USA has prepared the toxicological profile
[19].
Although there are no reported physiological effects
of Rb; its accumulation in the body system could be det-
rimental to health [20]. The Sc is a rare element wh ich in
small quantities tends to accumulate in the liver when it
is absorbed. The antimony is naturally found in the en-
vironment and is used in medicine therapy for parasitic
infections, but persons who have taken too much of
these medicines will have health problems which will
make them more conscious of the dangers of this ele-
ment.
4. CONCLUSIONS
The INAA represen ts a good techn ique for analysis of
biological samples and determining trace elements. The
potentiel curative action of these herbs is linked to their
organic and mineral composition. Sage and ginger have
been used many times in Algeria in traditional medicine
therapy. They can be an excellent natural source of min-
eral trace elements intervening in physiological regula-
tions, but they sh ould be admin istered with pr ecaution to
avoid the bioaccumulation of these same elements
whose presence can be dangerous in maintaining good
health.
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