Antibiotic resistance is one of the primary issues facing the twenty-first century, and infectious diseases continue to rank as the second greatest cause of mortality globally, despite advancements in the field of antibiotic research. Medicinal plants include a variety of compounds that can be used to create novel medications. The primary source of chemical compounds is the plant kingdom, namely terpenoids, phenols, phenolic acids, and other secondary metabolites alkaloids. Numerous of these substances are tiny molecules that have antibacterial properties. Phyllanthus emblica L. (Amla), Syzygium aromaticum (Clove), Citrus limon L. (Lemon), Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamon), Allium sativum (Garlic), Allium cepa (Onion), Piper betle L. (Betel Leaf), Lawsonia inermis L. (Henna), Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Aegle marmelos (Bael), Carica papaya (Papaya), Spinacia oleracea (Spinach), Sanctum ocimum (Tulsi), and Camellia sinensis (Tea), Azadirachta indica L. (Neem), Coriandrum sativum L. (Coriander), Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. (China Rose), Tamarindus indica L. (Tamarind), Manihot esculenta (Cassava), Eclipta alba L. (False daisy). The antibacterial properties of these commonly used medicinal plants are studied in this review.