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Unani System of medicine is a traditional healing system with a rich history and the drugs used in this system are derived from natural sources. Majority of them i.e., about 85% from plant origin and the rest are from animal & mineral origin. To produce the desired therapeutic effect in Unani system of medicine, the quality and efficacy of the formulation is very crucial. Present study deals to evaluate quality & efficacy of a polyherbal Unani formulation Habb-e-Yarqaan widely used in the treatment of Jaundice. The present study was taken up to scientifically evaluate by the various physico-chemical parameters such as moisture content, loss on drying, extractive values such as water-soluble matter, ethanol soluble matter, percentage of ash values such as acid insoluble ash, water soluble ash and HPTLC analysis to identify various chemical components present in plant material. Evaluation of quality control parameters like heavy metal analysis, Microbial contamination, aflatoxin analysis and pesticide residue is also carried out in accordance with WHO guidelines such that the drug does not exceed the prescribed WHO limits for these parameter.