Insights into Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Applications of Plant Bioactive Compounds

Plants have long been thought to contribute to health promotion due to their fiber and phenolic content, as well as their inherent biological potential. The bioactive derivatives of medicinal plants are a valuable resource in the fight against serious diseases all around the world. The present review focuses on the current state of knowledge on the usage and medicinal applications of plant bioactives. Issues concerning the effect of aromatic plant derivatives on human gut microbiota and their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potentials are discussed and worth further exploring.

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Plants, with their fiber and phenolic content, as well as their biological potential, have long been recognized for their role in promoting health. The bioactive derivatives of medicinal plants are valuable in the fight against serious diseases worldwide. This review emphasizes the current knowledge on the usage and medicinal applications of plant bioactives, including their impact on human gut microbiota and their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potentials, which deserve further exploration.