Exploring the importance of selected Indian medicinal plants for antimicrobial effect

Abstract

The fundamental barrier in antimicrobial medicines is antibiotic resistance. The article highlights the extensive research surrounding the antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants. It focuses on scientific evidence supporting the efficiency of herbs against a spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. This review presented herbal antimicrobial agents which include papaya, clove, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, fennel, guava, apple, black paper, peppermint which are all summarized. It also offers insights into the promising role of herbs in combating microbial infections.