In vitro antimicrobial assessment of seeds of selected medicinal plants in Sri Lanka

Abstract

People are suffering from many noncommunicable diseases as a result of the COVID pandemic and the stress that has followed after it. Diabetes mellitus is a complex non communicable disease and its incidence in Sri Lanka is almost high. While a number of antidiabetic medications are available, herbal management of diabetes is encouraged due to its low side effects and efficacy. Examining the antibacterial properties of anti-diabetic plants may be highly valued because, diabetics are chronic immunocompromised individuals who are more prone to microbial infections. To focus this aim, the present in-vitro antimicrobial assessment carried out for the seeds of selected four medicinal plants, such as Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, Sinapis alba L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and Nigella sativa L. that are commonly used for diabetes management in Sri Lanka.