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Item Current Issues of Using Medicinal Plants in Pharmacology, Medicines and Food Industry(Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, 2026) Jamal Akhtar Ansari, Anjali ChaturvediMedicinal plants have won full significance in the pharmacology, medicine and meal business due to their healing ability, natural basis and increasing customer preference for plant-based total products. Despite their widespread use, many challenges persist to limit their safe and powerful use. The gift explores opinions on primary problems associated with the use of medicinal plants in pharmaceutical formulations, health products, nutritional and food systems. A comprehensive assessment of medical literature, regulatory advisories, and commercial reports was conducted to grasp key concerns. The findings show that variability in phytochemical composition, adulteration, heavy metal contamination, pesticide residues, microbial pathogens, and lack of standardization are a number of the fundamental demanding situations affecting product quality and efficacy. Furthermore, incomplete scientific evidence, inconsistent regulatory frameworks, and unacceptable first-rate manipulative practices detract from the worldwide reputation of natural products. The food industry faces several issues related to protection assessment, labeling accuracy, bioactive ingredient stability, and consumer awareness. Environmental issues, including overharvesting and lack of biodiversity, similarly threaten the sustainable use of medicinal plants. Advanced analytical strategies, harmonized rules, verified quality-manipulating tactics, and sustainable cultivation strategies are critical to addressing these demanding situations. The have a look to highlight the desire for multidisciplinary tactics to ensure the protection, efficacy, and sustainability of medicinal plant-based products across the pharmaceutical and food sectors.Item Current Issues of Using Medicinal Plant in Pharmacology(Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, 2026) Amrita Singh, Ashok Kumar Peethambaran, Shahla TanveerMedicinal 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.Item Medicinal Properties of Ricinus communis L. Oil and Their Applications: An Overview(Springer, Singapore, 2025) Devendra Kumar, Sampurna Nand, Anju Patel, Nilofer, Saudan SinghCastor (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.