Search For Antimicrobial Active Agents From Medicinal Plants

Abstract

The rise of drug-resistant microbes has made it imperative to develop novel,
effective antifungal and antimicrobial medications. The natural therapy of disorders
caused by bacteria has mostly focused on medicinal plants. This research
investigated the effects of four different in vitro bacterial strains on antibacterial
medicinal plant extracts. The curative properties of plants and spices have made
them staples in traditional herbal medicine practices dating back to prehistoric
times. Infectious diseases caused by bacteria and other pathogens may be effectively
treated with these excellent resources of natural antibacterial chemicals. An
important component in the treatment of many illnesses, plant extracts, essential
oils, and other secondary chemicals shown antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, and
antibacterial properties with few or no harmful side effects. Some bacterial strains
may impact food quality and shelf life, although chemicals extracted from medicinal
spice plants demonstrate antimicrobial action against these strains. Some of the
medical uses of these plants include reducing inflammation, acting as a tonic,
expectorant, diuretic, astringent, digestive, carminative, antibiotic, and stimulant,
among others.