Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part H (2025)

The use of herbal products as primary healthcare become prevalent in the world in the last three decades and it is estimated that about 80 percent of the population uses it as a method of treatment and prevention of diseases. Technological facts are generally accepted to be safe because herbal medicines are of natural origin, but the quality, purity and consistency of herbal preparation is a significant issue in determining therapeutic safety and efficacy. This review brings out the different dimensions of quality evaluation of herbal drugs which are macroscopic, microscopic, physical and chemical parameters which aid in authentication and standardization. Such factors that influence the quality of herbal materials as adulteration, improper preparation, incorrect storage and differences in cultivation are described. The significance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) according to the WHO guidelines are also outlined in this paper to guarantee the safety and reliability of the product. In addition, several herbal ingredient which can be utilized in making safe and effective herbal cream are discussed. Parameters like pH, Viscosity, Spreadability, and after-feel are vital in terms of product stability and acceptability by the consumer. In general, this review indicate there is a need to have a systematic quality control and standardization of herbal drugs and formulations to combine traditional and modern healthcare practices.