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Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, where resistance to conventional antimalarial drugs is increasing. Herbal medicines have gained attention as alternative therapeutic agents due to their safety, affordability, and accessibility. Tamarindus indica (tamarind) leaves are traditionally used for their medicinal properties, including antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. This study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of tablets prepared from tamarind leaf extract for potential antimalarial activity. Tamarind leaves were collected, dried, and subjected to extraction using suitable solvents. The obtained extract was formulated into tablets using standard excipients and compression techniques. The prepared tablets were evaluated for physicochemical parameters such as hardness, friability, weight variation, disintegration time, and dissolution profile. Additionally, preliminary phytochemical screening and in vitro antimalarial activity were assessed.The results indicated that the formulated tablets met pharmacopoeial standards for tablet quality and showed promising antimalarial potential. The study suggests that tamarind leaf-based tablets could serve as a cost-effective and natural alternative for malaria treatment, warranting further in vivo and clinical investigations.