Abstract
Traditionally, Natural Organic Matter (NOM) derived from cretaceous rocks has been used for treatment of various ailments such as diabetes, inflammation and skin infections. This study evaluated the antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of natural organic matter obtained from cretaceous shales. The shales were collected from Lumshiwal formation; located north of the main Kala Chitta range in district Nowshera-Pakistan. Isolation was done by sonicating crushed rock sample with chloroform, methanol and acetone (70: 15: 15 v/v, respectively). Antibacterial and antifungal activity of sample was determined by agar well diffusion and Agar slanting methods, respectively. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity was performed using research-article