Antibacterial Activity of Boerhaavia Diffusa Against Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated From Diarrheal Patient

Abstract

Herbal medicine has gained a rapid growth in the past years, in the field of medicine worldwide. India is the
greatest producer of medicines in the world as compared to other countries. The aim of the present study was to
analyze and evaluate antibacterial activity of herbal plants against pathogenic bacteria isolated from diarrheal
patients. The main focus of the paper was on varied advantageous characteristics of herbs as anti-diarrheal
agents. In the study it is cleared that the medicinal plants play a vital role against diarrhea diseases. Various
herbal plants and plants extract has a significant anti-diarrheal activity. Boerhaavia diffusa was the main plant
in research work against bacteria Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas and E.coli and showed zone of inhibition
against all.