Author(s): KP Jaiganesh and P Sivakumar

Abstract: Pharmacovigilance, which is often connected with monitoring the safety of conventional pharmaceuticals, has expanded to include herbal medications. The usage of herbal medications has significantly increased worldwide due to their increasing popularity, which is fuelled by people's perceptions of their natural origin and perceived safety. The current processes, which were developed for synthetic drugs, need to be adjusted to account for the unique characteristics of medicinal herbs. Even basic issues like chemical diversity and herb naming systems appear to be challenging when using traditional medicine from several cultures in these areas. Additionally, because natural or herbal products are inherently harmless, many people see them. Because of the connected tag, the safety monitoring component was overlooked. One significant component of the trend toward alternative medicine is herbal remedies. In the modern world, as more people look for natural medicines, it is growing in popularity. Since the beginning of civilization, these medications have been used to treat and preserve health. To be competitive in the rapidly growing pharmaceutical sector. The development and validation of more herbal products having medicinal efficacy is urgently needed. In order to improve the safety profile of herbal medicines, the assessment ends by recommending increased international cooperation, the creation of strong regulatory frameworks, and the promotion of public awareness.

DOI: 10.22271/flora.2025.v13.i5a.1026