Plant Derivatives Contributing to UTI Treatment

Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are amongst the most common microbial infections worldwide, with ∼11% of the world's population. Several plants parts are used in traditional healing systems to treat UTIs, yet the therapeutic potential of these plants against bacteria that cause UTI remains poorly explored. Approximately, 153 plant species identified and uses to treat UTIs. Several studies described toxic, carcinogenic, and mutagenic properties for extracts prepared from plants conventionally used as medicines.