The aqueous extracts obtained by all three extraction techniques representing hot and cold conditions showed antibacterial activity against MRSA, ESBL-producing E. coli and MDR Acinetobacter spp and MDRP.
aeruginosa. Furthermore, the aqueous extract obtained from the reflux method showed the highest antibacterial activity against the tested panel of bacterial strains indicating that the active principles are relatively thermally stable. T. chebula is a potential source that needs to be further investigated for developing low cost, non-toxic and effective antimicrobial medications for use in the control of MDR bacteria.