Herbs impact on poultry health and antimicrobial resistance: a scoping review with one health perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

According to evidence, medicinal plants such as thyme, rosemary, and fenugreek were beneficial for human health. Recently, these plants showed a great impact in animal health, particularly in poultry.

Objectives

To map the body of literature on the impact of medicinal plants on poultry health, including growth performance, gut microbiota, and mortality.

Eligibility criteria

Articles published in the English language from January 2019 to February 2023 randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, conducted on hens, chickens, or chicks that aimed to assess the effect of medicinal plants with or without prebiotics, on health-related outcomes including growth performance, mortality rate, and gut microbiota composition.

Sources of evidence

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SUBMITTER: Dardouri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306046 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature