Al-Zarqa is experiencing challenges in industry conversion and extensive urbanization. The environmental quality of soil in the Al-Zarqa region was analyzed by Spatial analysis for the identification of sources and estimation of the concentration of heavy metals, which helped in the assessment of soil quality and heavy metal pollution. The reason for the elevation of heavy metal pollution is increased urbanization, industrialization, traffic, oil refinery emissions, and mixed anthropogenic sources in that region. The main objective of this research was to assess the ecological impact of heavy metals pollutants in the Al-Zarqa region. The concentrations of (Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, and Fe) were estimated and compared with the existing literature. The distribution pattern of each metal was identified by spatial distribution analysis. Results revealed that metals concentration (Cd, Cr, and Ni) is higher, and the concentration of Pb, Zn, and Cu is less than the maximum allowed limits. Factor analysis identified the potential sources of heavy metals in the investigated area, and spatial distribution showed the geographical distribution of heavy metals over the study area. Consequently, it is better than showing only the individual point concentration without identifying their potential sources and their geographical variations.

Introduction Several Salvia plants have been the subject of thorough phytochemical and ethnopharmacological investigations due to their importance in cosmetics, foods and pharmacological industries 1, 2. Many Salvia species were described in traditional medicine for the treatment of different ailments including bronchitis, tuberculosis, hemorrhage and menstrual disorders 3 and many of these plants were reported to possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antifungal and anti-diabetic properties 4 6. There are 25 Salvia species growing wild in Jordan 7, 8. Salvia dominica L.

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IntroductionSalvia genus, belonging to the Lamiaceae family, continues to be a hot topic for extensive pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigations due to the wide spectrum of interesting bioactivity properties and importance in food and cosmetics industries. Salvia species are also used as ornamental plants due to their beautiful eye-catching flowers. Many species are well recognized for their culinary, cosmetic and pharmaceutical value.Salvia palaestina Benth. is a perennial herb branching from the base with long soft hairs and it is well recognized for its lemon scent. The plant reaches up to 60 cm high, and is characterized by its white to whitish lilac coloured flowers. Flowering occurs in spring season April to July . In Jordan, the plant has been recorded to grow wild in different locations belonging to the Mediterranean Med