Microbiological Evaluation of Locally Processed Herbal Drugs Sold in Benin City
Plants that are referred to as “herbs” are not used as a food, but are grown and consumed as a garnishment for flavour enhancement, seasoning, and sometimes for alleged healing properties. This study investigates the microbiological quality of common herbal drugs sold in Benin City and antibacterial susceptibility profile of the Isolates. Herbal concoctions were purchased from various traditional medicine sales outlet in Benin City, Nigeria, coded as HA to HJ. Bacterial were cultured on Nutrients Agar while fungi were cultured on Potato Dextrose Agar.