[Review] The antibacterial activity of Allium sativum, Thymus vulgaris, Origanum vulgare, Curcuma longa, Rosmarinus officinalis, and Cinnamomum species against various antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria: A Literature Review

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this narrative review was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity garlic (_Allium sativum_), thyme (_Thymus vulgaris_), oregano (_Origanum vulgare_), turmeric (_Curcuma longa_), rosemary (_Rosmarinus officinalis_) and cinnamon (_Cinnamomum _species) for treatment antibiotic-resistant strains _Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli_, _Campylobacter jejuni, _and _Salmonella typhimurium_. METHODS. scientific electronic database PubMed utilized current literature. inclusion criteria consisted academic journal articles that were available as free full-text studies published between 2007-2018. RESULTS. In total, 2,923 found 71 those met preset criteria. literature provided evidence may be effective suppression growth CONCLUSION. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a major issue in healthcare field. Natural plant-based products provide benefit an adjunct therapy or monotherapy certain antibiotic resistant.