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    Current Issues of Using Medicinal Plant in Pharmacology
    (Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, 2026) Amrita Singh, Ashok Kumar Peethambaran, Shahla Tanveer
    Medicinal plants remain a vital source of pharmacologically active compounds and continue to contributes significantly to drug discovery and healthcare worldwide. However, their effective integration into modern pharmacology faces several challenges, including variability in Phytochemicals composition, lack of standardisation, poor quality control, and limited clinical evidence supporting efficacy and safety. Unsustainable harvesting, habitat loss, and climate change further threaten the availability of valuable medicinal species. Additionally, issues related to contamination, adulteration, and herb-drug interactions raise concerns regarding patient safety. Addressing these challenges requires advanced analytical techniques, rigorous pharmacological and clinical investigations, sustainable cultivation practices, and stronger regulatory framework. Strengthening research and conservational efforts will be essential to unlocking the full therapeutics potential of medicinal plants while ensuring their safety, and long-term availability. To identify the major challenges associated with the use of medicinal plants in pharmacology and explore possible strategies to improve their safety, quality, and therapeutic effectiveness. This study is based on a review of published literature, research articles, and reports related to medicinal plants, pharmacological studies, quality control, conservation, and regulatory aspects. This study revealed several key issues, including lack of standardization, variability in phytochemicals composition, adulteration, insufficient clinical evidences, overexploitation of medicinal plant resources, and environmental threats such as climate change. The findings also suggest that scientific validation, quality assurance, sustainable cultivation, and stronger regulatory frameworks can effectively address these challenges. Medicinal plans have significant potential in modern healthcare however, their safe and effective use requires improved research, standardization, conservation efforts, and regulatory oversight. Implementing these measures can enhance the reliability, safety, and long-term availability of medicinal plant-based therapies.
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    Medicinal Properties of Ricinus communis L. Oil and Their Applications: An Overview
    (Springer, Singapore, 2025) Devendra Kumar, Sampurna Nand, Anju Patel, Nilofer, Saudan Singh
    Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is a significant medicinal plant which belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, and it is a native to the Mediterranean, eastern Africa, and India. This plant attains the height around 200–400 cm and has large, lobed, toothed, and glossy leaves. The male and female flowers are borne on individual plants. The female flowers develop into spiny, green capsules which contains the seeds. The seeds contain a toxin, ricin, and are used to produce oil that is used in a variety of medicinal and industrial applications. The plant is also used as an ornamental and is being studied for its potential as a biofuel crop. Castor plant has many environmental benefits such as source of renewable energy, especially biodiesel which can be used as a cleaner alternative as compared with traditional fossil fuels. Castor oil is considered to be a biodegradable and non-toxic resource and also used in the production of various products, including soaps, lubricants, and polymers. Castor is a fast-growing crop that can be used as an organic fertilizer (green manure) and to amend soil health that help to reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. Additionally, it can be used to help prevent soil erosion, as it has deep and extensive root systems. Additionally, the plant is a great source of habitat for beneficial pollinators and other beneficial insects.