Research Article

Daily Dose Standardization Based on Essential and Nonessential Trace Element Presence in Berberis baluchistanica Ahrendt Bark, Leaf, and Root

Table 1

Daily metal intake (μg day-1) for an adult weighing 70 kg from bark, leaves, and roots of Berberis baluchistanica.

Heavy metalsDMI from bark (μg day-1 person-1)DMI from leaves (μg day-1 person-1)DMI from roots (μg day-1 person-1)

Mn881.611707.211339.80
Cu751.22718.41810.32
Ni16.5123.7121.82
Pb186.61218.32190.24
Fe84578.61278202.43259050.52
K446349.02396138.50333426.01
Na12274.5138197.7023346.64

DMI: daily metal intake.