A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Natural Plants in Anti-Bacterial Activity

Anilkumar U.  Tatiya; Pagar Pranali  Anil

doi:10.22270/jddt.v15i7.7200

Authors

Anilkumar U. Tatiya HOD of Pharmacognosy Department, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7468-5143
Pagar Pranali Anil Department of Pharmacognosy, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India

Abstract

Natural plants have been an essential source of therapeutic agents for centuries. With the rising concern over antibiotic resistance, there is an increasing interest in exploring herbal plants as alternative sources of antibacterial agents. These plants contain a wide range of bioactive compounds that exhibit significant antibacterial properties, making them promising candidates for novel drug development. This review explores the various medicinal plants known for their antibacterial efficacy, their phytochemical constituents, and the mechanisms through which they exert their antibacterial effects. Additionally, the review highlights recent advancements in herbal-based antibacterial activity and their potential integration into modern therapeutic strategies. Understanding the antibacterial properties of natural plants can contribute to developing new, effective, and sustainable solutions to combat antibiotic resistance.

Keywords: Antibacterial activity, medicinal plants, phytochemicals, natural remedies, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, antibiotic resistance.

Keywords:

antibacterial activities, phytochemical analysis, Natural remedie, alkaloids, antibiotic resistance

DOI

https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v15i7.7200

Author Biographies

Anilkumar U. Tatiya, HOD of Pharmacognosy Department, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India

HOD of Pharmacognosy Department, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India

Pagar Pranali Anil , Department of Pharmacognosy, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India

Department of Pharmacognosy, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India

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