Synergistic Antibacterial Activity of Moringa oleifera and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Leaf Extracts

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance has intensified the need for alternative therapeutic strategies, particularly plant-based combinations exhibiting synergistic effects. The present study investigates the antibacterial potential of ethanolic leaf extracts of Moringa oleifera and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, individually and in combination. Extracts were prepared by maceration and evaluated for phytochemical constituents, antibacterial activity using agar well diffusion, and possible synergistic interactions. The combined extracts demonstrated enhanced inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa compared to individual extracts. FT-IR analysis suggested phytochemical interactions in the combination extract. The findings support the development of polyherbal antibacterial formulations