Abstract

A REVIEW ON ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF MEDICINAL PLANT

G. Sridhar*, A. S. K. Sankar, C. Preethi, S. Balaji, R. Devi Priya, L. Hari Haran, R. Vignesh and S. Zubithabegam

ABSTRACT

Medicinal plants have long played an essential role as sources of therapeutic agents in human healthcare, particularly within traditional system such as Ayurveda. More than 80% of the world’s population depends on plant based remedies for their primary healthcare needs. This review examines the antimicrobial properties of ten medicinal plants commonly used to treat infections. Extracts from different plant parts including leaves, roots, stems and fruits were prepared using various solvents and evaluated mainly through agar diffusion methods. The findings demonstrate notable antibacterial and antifungal activities in several extracts, with some showing effectiveness comparable to certain pathogens. The antimicrobial activity frequently depended on the dosage, extraction solvent, And specific plant part Utilized. These results highlights the medicinal potential of these plants and emphasize the importance of further research to isolate and characterizes their active compounds, particularly given the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance.

Keywords: Herbal plants, Antimicrobial activity, Traditional medicine.