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Herbal plants have been used for their therapeutic properties, and inhibiting the growth of bacteria has gained scientific interest in recent years. They're exploring natural sources, especially medicinal plants, as potential antimicrobial agents. These plants have played a crucial role in traditional medicine practices such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Chinese medicine, especially when it comes to treating infections from various diseases. Regarding their antimicrobial properties, compounds such as alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, and terpenoids play a crucial role. Medicinal plants have been used for their extracts to fight off bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Numerous studies have demonstrated that compounds derived from these plants can effectively target pathogenic fungi, impacting both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (Ghosh et al., 2022). The reviews cover the antimicrobial properties of 10 specific plants: Mikania glomerata, Saraca asoca, Lantana camara, Vachellia nilotica, Cassia fistula, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Azadirachta indica, Syzygium aromaticum, Zingiber officinale, and Aloe barbadensis. Bioactive compounds like tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids contribute to these antimicrobial effects. The reviews also delve into the phytochemicals involved, their mechanisms of action, and their applications in treating microbial infections.