Benchalokawichian remedy is one of Thai
traditional formula used as an antipyretic drug,
relieve fever, common cold and influenza. It has
been registered as Herbal Medicinal Products AD
2006 from Thai Food and Drug Administration(10). The
remedy consists of five herbal roots from
Capparis micracantha DC, Tiliacora triandra
(Colebr) Diels, Harrisonia perforata (Blanco) Merr,
Clerodendrum petasites S. Moore and Ficus racemosa
L(11,12). Their pharmacological effects such as
antipyretic and antiseptic have been proved
scientifically(13,14). However, the antimicrobial activity
of this remedy and each of its components has not
been fully studied. Therefore, the determination of
antimicrobial activity of the remedy and its components
against pathogenic microorganisms was explored. It is
hoped to be able to develop medicinal products and
used as an alternative treatment of bacterial and fungal
infections. As a consequence, it leads to reduce the
excessive use of antibiotics and prevention of emerging
resistant strains in future.