Potential role of in treating bacterial infection.

The increasing problem of antibiotic resistance in bacteria leads to an urgent need for new antimicrobial agents. Alternative treatments for bacterial infections need to be explored to tackle this issue. Plant-based substances are emerging as promising options. L. contains compounds with antibiotic activities, and anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antipyretic, and antioxidant properties. It has medicinal properties and contains bioactive compounds, like tannins, flavonoids, and triterpenoids. This review aimed to comprehensively evaluate the existing literature on the potential medicinal and therapeutic benefits of in bacterial infections by utilizing data from and studies. has the potential to be a nutritional source of antimicrobial food. Numerous preclinical studies have demonstrated the antibacterial activities of and its components. The antibacterial mechanisms of this fruit could interact with bacterial cell structures such as cell walls or membranes.