Antibacterial Activity of Vernonia Amygdalina Leaf Extracts

In recent years, infectious diseases, especially those caused by bacteria, have been on the increase. The use of antibiotics as treatment option for these diseases has proven abortive due to emergence/reemergence of drug resistant bacterial pathogens. It is therefore imperative that an alternative drug for treatment is sourced. Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) is a herbal plant that is both nutritionally and medicinally functional. It is very clear from this book that V. amygdalina contain bioactive phytochemical compounds that can serve therapeutic purposes and as such can be used as an alternative treatment option for infectious diseases, to replace/complements conventionally used drugs/antibiotics. Therefore this book is a must read for all.