Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities, combating multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and human health benefits - a comprehensive review
Zagazig University · National Research Centre · +13 more institutions
Abstract
In recent years, medicinal plants have gained significant attention in modern medicine due to their accessibility, affordability, widespread acceptance, and safety, making herbal remedies highly valued globally. Consequently, ensuring medicinal plants' quality, efficacy, and safety has become a critical concern for developed and developing nations. The emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms poses a serious global health threat, particularly in low-income regions, despite significant advancements in antimicrobial drugs and medical research over the past century. The rapid spread of these multidrug-resistant infections is primarily attributed to improper prescriptions, overuse, and unregulated access to…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 92.18
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- 100%
- References
- 358
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20Topics & keywords
- Medicinal plants
- Biotechnology
- Antimicrobial
- Antibiotic resistance
- Business
- Medicine
- Traditional medicine
- Biology