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Mucilage is a gelatinous substance that mimics plant gum and is made up of protein and polysaccharide. Thanks to advancements in drug delivery applications, excipients are now integrated in various dosage forms to fulfil specific functions. Natural medications and excipients are gaining popularity all over the world. We investigated mucilage as a viable candidate for use in a number of pharmacological applications in this paper. We've also collected a list of potential mucilage producing sources as well as extraction methods. The basics of employing natural polymers as a binding agent, suspending agent, gelling agent, and dissolving agent in formulations are covered in this article. This review covers the majority of these plant-derived polymeric compounds, as well as their sources. The chemical ingredients and their uses, as well as their varied qualities, have been thoroughly examined, making it a viable option for usage as a pharmaceutical excipient.