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International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Drug Technology

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Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts

Published in IJPHDT, Vol-2, Issue-9, Sep-2025 (Vol. 2, Issue 9, 2025)

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The bioactive properties, chemicals produced by plants have a potential alternative to antibiotic-resistant infections which are increasingly becoming common. Standardized extraction techniques were used to meticulously synthesize medicinal plant extracts, which were then given to the study subjects using an in vivo animal model. A thorough assessment of the extracts' inhibitory effects was provided by tracking microbial development in different tissues and counting colony-forming units to determine the antimicrobial efficacy. To ascertain the significance of the observed differences between the treatment and control groups, data were analyzed using exacting statistical techniques. The findings showed that some plant extracts have strong antibacterial properties and successfully inhibit microbial growth in the animal model. These results provide important new information about the preclinical uses of medicinal plants and highlight their therapeutic potential as a supplement or substitute for traditional antibiotics. Additionally, this study lays the groundwork for further research that will isolate active ingredients, clarify mechanisms of action, and assess safety profiles in order to further the development of plant-based antimicrobial treatments.

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Komal Kriti

Dhanbad College of Pharmacy and Research Institute, Shaktinagar, Nagnagar, Hirak Road, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 828127

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, K. (2025). Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Drug Technology, 2(9), xx-xx. https://ijphdt.scholarjms.com/articles/72

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