Ayurvedic medicine as a solution to replace antibiotics in order to combat antibiotic resistance in bacteria

Venugopal, Saanvi and Shukla, Aditya (2025) Ayurvedic medicine as a solution to replace antibiotics in order to combat antibiotic resistance in bacteria. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 21 (2). pp. 405-409. ISSN 2582-5542

Shallaki (Boswellia serratta) and Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum) extracts are commonly used in ayurveda as anti-inflammatory agents. They are used in prevention and treatment of diarrhea. They are known to possess anti-bacterial properties due to the presence of anti-biofilm properties of some of their constituent compounds such as terpenes. Ayurvedic medicine can be considered for treating bacterial infections alongside with or in place of allopathic antibiotics such as Vancomycin to overcome the growing issue of antibiotic resistance in bacteria that makes it harder to treat. Shallaki and Jeeraka show many health benefits and have minimal negative side effects therefore can be ideal to provide a low-cost and effective solution to overcome antibiotic resistance.