In this study we investigated phytochemical screening and In-vitro antibacterial activity of hexane, ethyl acetate, ethanol (70%v/v) and methanol extracts of Ficus semicordata leaves. The results were revealed the presence of steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, carbohydrates and saponins but do not give the positive results for oils, quinines and amino acids. The selected plant extracts were produced concentration dependent zone of inhibition against tested bacterial strains. The extracts showed more activity against gram negative organisms than gram positive organisms. The extracts showed better activity at highest concentrans i.e at 600 and 1200 µg/100µl. Among the four types of Ficus semicordata leaves extracts, the methanolic extract showed better activity than remaining extracts at 1200 µg concentrations against gram negative bacteria.
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