Studies on the phytochemistry, antimicrobial activity and antioxidant properties of Cassia occidentalis L.

Antibiotic resistance has become a global concern. Antibiotics exist in indispensable for today’s pharma medical market. Despite that their usage is become increasingly restricted. The reason being attributed largely to the development of drug resistance among microorganisms. In addition to that, the phenomenon is coupled by the toxicity possessed by many of the conventionally prescribed antimicrobials, warranting a search for newer antimicrobial agents. In view of increasing resistance to existing antimicrobial agents, herbal drugs looked as very important source for treating various microbial infections. There has been worldwide move towards the use of traditional medicines due to concern over the more invasive, expensive, potentially toxic main stream practices. Numerous studies have identified compounds with in herbals that are effective antibiotics. The pathogenic microbial agents less susceptible to regular antibiotics and the rising trend in the recovery rates or resistant bacteria highlight the need for newer alternative principles. This present study is aimed to investigate phytochemical, Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of various parts of medicinal plants.

Author(s): Sathya A, V Ambikapathy and A Panneer Selvam

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