Antimicrobial Activity of Kalanchoe Pinnata: A Review

Abstract

Kalanchoe pinnata (synonym to Byrophyllum pinnatum) or commonly known as “Setawar” is a medicinal plant belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is also known as “life plant” and “resurrection plant” due to its multiple roles in traditional medication. The therapeutic values of K. pinnata mostly lie on the presence of phytochemicals or plant active compounds which possess high potential as a natural antimicrobial agent source. Given the global health threat of antimicrobial resistance towards synthetic drugs, uncovering the natural sources as a novel drug is of crucial need. In this regard this review highlights the antimicrobial property of K. pinnata extract, the bioactive compound analysis of this plant extract and their mode of action against pathogenic microorganisms. The potent bioactive compounds extracted from K. pinnata plant could be further explored as an alternative medicine to the current synthetic antimicrobial drugs.

Quantitative ethnobotany of medicinal plants used by the Bodo Community of Baksa District, BTR, Assam, India

“…This is followed by Musa balbisiana Colla (0.58). Various studies proved that Kalanchoe pinnata has many medicinal properties like hepatoprotective, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anti-hypersensitivity, wound healing, anti-viral, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-tumor, neuropharmacological and antibacterial activities (Matthew et al 2013;Phatak and Hendre 2014;Kawade et al 2014;Roy 2015;Raj Sekhar et al 2016;Rahman et al 2019;Singh et al 2021;Tajudin and Ismail 2022;Pattewar et al 2013). Musa balbisiana is also a highly valued medicinal plant.…”