In this study, the significance of herbs and
spices as antimicrobial growth promoter (AGP) and as
replacement for synthetic antibiotics in poultry diets,
has paved the way. The herbal spices investigated were
Garlic (Allium sativum L.), Turmeric (Curcuma longa
L.), Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.), and Malunggay
(Moringa oleifera Lam.). The effective supplementation
levels were found to be 5kg/ton garlic, 0.75% turmeric,
0.40g/kg oregano powder, and 0.75-1.0% malunggay
leaf meal supplementation. In garlic, turmeric, oregano,
and malunggay respectively, the active compounds
allicin, curcumin, thymol and carvacrol, and
cryptochlorogenic acid, isoquercetin, and astragalin
were established. For more efficient use of herbal
powder and meals, effort should focus in obtaining the
best processing technique such as air drying and 50-
600C hot air oven for a maximum of 6 hours. Given this,
the present studies highlighted an overview of the
experimental uses of common spices in broilers on
growth efficiency, carcass quality, and health status,
supported by past findings to the present. The spices'
phytogenic content may be the explanation for their
potency as an AGP. Finally, the findings have inspired
further analysis of spices in broiler rations to ascertain
the most active ingredients and their optimal doses.
Keywords : Phytobiotics, Allium Sativum, Curcuma Longa, Origanum Vulgare, Moringa Oleifera.