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Volume 4, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 2666-8629
  • E-ISSN: 2666-8637

Abstract

Background

The Euphorbiaceae family comprises over 7,500 species and 300 genera, with the castor bean plant, , being one of the most valuable traditional and medicinal plants. Phytochemical assessments have shown that possesses a broad variety of chemical compounds with interesting pharmacological properties. This plant exhibits numerous beneficial properties, including effects against implantation failure, antifertility, antinociceptive, anticancer, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antiulcer, insecticidal, molluscicidal and larvicidal, bone regeneration, central analgesic, antihistaminic, antiasthmatic, cytotoxic, lipolytic, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing activities.

Objective

The review aims to examine the pharmacological properties, phytochemical composition, and potential applications of as a plant source. Given its diverse range of phytochemicals and pharmacological activities, may be a promising option for the discovery of innovative complementary medicines.

Methods

This review will involve an extensive analysis of existing literature on . Sources will include peer-reviewed journals, clinical studies, and traditional medicine texts. The focus will be on identifying the pharmacological properties, therapeutic potential, and safety profile of the plant, along with its phytochemical composition.

Results

The pharmacological, therapeutic, and safety potential of and its phytochemicals as herbal and complementary medicine for treating various illnesses and disorders require further investigation through advanced clinical and experimental research.

Conclusion

This review underscores the need for continued exploration of to unlock its full potential as a source of innovative medicinal therapies.

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