Jayshri A Lad¹ and NB Hirulkar²*

¹Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, R.T.M.N.U Nagpur University, Nagpur, M.S., India
²Department of Microbiology, Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol 441302, M.S., India

*Corresponding Author: NB Hirulkar, Department of Microbiology, Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol 441302, M.S., India.

Received: June 23, 2025; Published: June 30, 2024

Abstract

Among the Central Indian tribal communities, folk medicine is still a vital component of their medical regimen, particularly when it comes to treating bacterial diseases. This paper examines how indigenous groups including the Gond, Baiga, and Bhill have historically employed medicinal plants, often known as folk medicines, in ethnopharmacological settings to treat bacterial illnesses. During the field survey, a sample was taken from a chosen region, and its pharmacological impact on the development of bacterial cultures was examined in order to determine its resistance activity. We gathered plants from the survey location, including Terminalia chebula, Azardirachta indica, and cardifolia, to determine their pharmacological impact on bacterial infections. Since ancient times, these herbs have been used in India to treat bacterial infections without causing any negative side effects. Scientific data indicates that they have broad range antibacterial activity. These papers' primary significance lies in their familiarity with the relevance of knowledge, its validation through contemporary research, and its integration into modern healthcare to address issues such limited access to healthcare in rural areas.

Keywords:Rural Health; Bacterial Infection; Ethnopharmacology; Antibiotic Resistance

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Citation

Citation: Jayshri A Lad and NB Hirulkar. “Ethnopharmacological Application of Folk Medicines Available in Central India". Acta Scientific Microbiology 8.7 (2025): 40-46.

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