Exploring the Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Herbal Plants: An Ayurvedic Research
Context: Nature has endowed humanity with a vast repository of remedies that have been use for ages to heal all sorts of ailments. Aim: To evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal efficacy of three herbal plants (Justicia adhatoda, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Punica granatum), on three microorganisms (...
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| author | Gajapathi Balaraman V. M. Jerbin Vijay P. Joanna Gracy S. Arul Kumar S. Vishali G. Harish |
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Nature has endowed humanity with a vast repository of remedies that have been use for ages to heal all sorts of ailments.
Aim:
To evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal efficacy of three herbal plants (Justicia adhatoda, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Punica granatum), on three microorganisms (Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans) that are present in the oral stoma.
Settings and Design:
In vitro microbial study.
Methods and Material:
Extracts of 0.3 mg/ml, 0.6 mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml, 2.5 mg/ml, 5.0 mg/ml, and 10.0 mg/ml were prepared from leaves of Justicia adhatoda, barks of Glycyrrhiza glabra, and fruits of Punica granatum, respectively. The antibacterial and antifungal efficacies of the extracts were evaluated by agar well diffusion method and their resultant zone of inhibition.
Statistical Analysis Used:
One-way ANOVA test and Tukey HSD post-hoc test.
Results:
The order of antimicrobial efficacy observed in increasing order—Glycyrrhiza glabra < Justicia adhatoda < Punica granatum. Higher the concentration of plant extract, increased the zone of inhibition.
Conclusion:
The extracts of Justicia adhatoda, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Punica granatum were found to be effective against oral pathogenic microorganisms. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c0c05c7604cb449c9bbb3d38d8f4a69d2025-08-20T02:13:52ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062024-12-0116Suppl 5S4741S474510.4103/jpbs.jpbs_884_24Exploring the Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Herbal Plants: An Ayurvedic ResearchGajapathi BalaramanV. M. Jerbin VijayP. Joanna GracyS. Arul KumarS. VishaliG. HarishContext: Nature has endowed humanity with a vast repository of remedies that have been use for ages to heal all sorts of ailments. Aim: To evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal efficacy of three herbal plants (Justicia adhatoda, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Punica granatum), on three microorganisms (Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans) that are present in the oral stoma. Settings and Design: In vitro microbial study. Methods and Material: Extracts of 0.3 mg/ml, 0.6 mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml, 2.5 mg/ml, 5.0 mg/ml, and 10.0 mg/ml were prepared from leaves of Justicia adhatoda, barks of Glycyrrhiza glabra, and fruits of Punica granatum, respectively. The antibacterial and antifungal efficacies of the extracts were evaluated by agar well diffusion method and their resultant zone of inhibition. Statistical Analysis Used: One-way ANOVA test and Tukey HSD post-hoc test. Results: The order of antimicrobial efficacy observed in increasing order—Glycyrrhiza glabra < Justicia adhatoda < Punica granatum. Higher the concentration of plant extract, increased the zone of inhibition. Conclusion: The extracts of Justicia adhatoda, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Punica granatum were found to be effective against oral pathogenic microorganisms.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_884_24antibacterialantifungalantimicrobialglycyrrhiza glabrajusticia adhatodapunica granatumkey-messagethe antimicrobial properties found in herbal plants have been successfully integrated into clinical practice, resulting in the invention of organic, economical, and oral hygiene formulations. these innovations could be blended with toothpastes, mouthwashes, gum treatments, denture cleansers, and various other oral care formulations. |
| spellingShingle | Gajapathi Balaraman V. M. Jerbin Vijay P. Joanna Gracy S. Arul Kumar S. Vishali G. Harish Exploring the Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Herbal Plants: An Ayurvedic Research Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences antibacterial antifungal antimicrobial glycyrrhiza glabra justicia adhatoda punica granatum key-message the antimicrobial properties found in herbal plants have been successfully integrated into clinical practice, resulting in the invention of organic, economical, and oral hygiene formulations. these innovations could be blended with toothpastes, mouthwashes, gum treatments, denture cleansers, and various other oral care formulations. |
| title | Exploring the Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Herbal Plants: An Ayurvedic Research |
| title_full | Exploring the Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Herbal Plants: An Ayurvedic Research |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Herbal Plants: An Ayurvedic Research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Herbal Plants: An Ayurvedic Research |
| title_short | Exploring the Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Herbal Plants: An Ayurvedic Research |
| title_sort | exploring the antibacterial and antifungal efficacy of herbal plants an ayurvedic research |
| topic | antibacterial antifungal antimicrobial glycyrrhiza glabra justicia adhatoda punica granatum key-message the antimicrobial properties found in herbal plants have been successfully integrated into clinical practice, resulting in the invention of organic, economical, and oral hygiene formulations. these innovations could be blended with toothpastes, mouthwashes, gum treatments, denture cleansers, and various other oral care formulations. |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_884_24 |
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