Study of the antibacterial activity of Malva Neglegta

Abstract

Different extract of Malva neglecta were investigated for their antibacterial
against Streptococcus pneumonia, Staphylococcus. aureus. Haemophilus. Influenza.
Moraxella,. catatahhs. Almost all extract produced significants antibacterial activity
against all microorganisim the in comparisom with Gentamicin
sulphate.Petrolium.ether was more effective than the other extract
. The flavonoids was separated on silica gel thin layer chromatography and
responsible for this activity the study determined that t antibacterial action is related
to flavonoid.