A comparative assessment of microbicidal properties of some medicinal plants of Azerbaijan | Antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants
2025
Ganbarly, Ilkin | Aghayeva, Emma | Ibadullayeva, Sayyara | Movsumova, Nuri | Bakhishova, Yegana | Mansurova, Hafiza | Narimanov, Vidadi
A comparative study of microbicidal activity of seven medicinal plants (Carum carvi, Pastinaca umbrosa, Geranium palustre, Mentha longifolia, Rosa canina, Johrenia paucijuga, Malabaila sulcata) on antibioticresistant pathogens was conducted. Medicinal plants were studied in the form of infusions, decoctions, essential oils, furthermore ready-made powdered medicinal forms obtained by solid-phase extraction were also used. Diagnosis of intestinal infections was carried out using the microbiological method (Endo, Mannitol Salt agar with egg yolk, blood agar, Sabouraud Dextrode agar), considering clinical, pathological and epidemiological data. Identification of microorganisms isolated during acute intestinal infections was carried out by latex agglutination (E. coli Latex Test), VITEK 2 Compact automated analyzer, Mari Pok diarrheal pannel enabling fast identification (2 hours). Microbicidal activity of extract of Mentha longifolia and essential oil of geranium against Staphylococcus аureus with inhibition zone 26±1.8 mm and 22±2.5 mm, Pseudomonas аeruginosa with inhibition zone 19±0.6 mm and 21±0.3 mm was detected. Essential oil of Geranium palustre had microbicidal properties against Candida albicans with inhibition zone 16±0.2 mm, and the extract of Mentha longifolia was active against Klebsiella pneumoniae (extended-spectrum β-lactamase-ESBL) with inhibition zone 15±1.8 mm. Carum carvi extract was active against Esherichia coli (inhibition zone 20±1.3 mm). The results of our study have revealed that medicinal plants have microbicidal activity and suggest possibility of their application in therapy of diarrheal diseases.
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