Antimicrobial Activity of Some Bioactive Plant Materials
TLDR Bioactive plant materials like lemon, garlic, and neem effectively fight harmful bacteria.
The document discussed the antimicrobial activity of bioactive plant materials, highlighting their role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India, where 70% of the rural population relied on such treatments. India was noted as a leading producer of medicinal plants, with approximately 250,000 registered species. The study focused on the antimicrobial properties of compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds found in plants such as Citrus lemon, Garlic, Baeckea frutescens, Neem, and Eclipta Alba. These compounds were described as non-toxic and eco-friendly, effective against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, which could cause diseases in humans.
