Volume :
3
Issue :
3
Abstract :
Derris indica, family Fabaceae also known as Pongamia pinnata has various therapeutic properties. It shows activities like hepatoprotective, antirheumatic, hypoglycemic, anti bacterial etc. The plant leaves are is rich in flavanoids, alkaloids which are proved by phytochemical analysis. The aqueous, chloroform, methanolic and petroleum ether extracts were screened for anti bacterial activity using Bacillus subtilis and E. coli strain. The anti bacterial activity was performed using diffusion assay method using spread plate method. The study showed methanoilc and chloroform extracts have potent antibacterial activity. Thus Derris indica have abti bacterial activity along with other therapeutic activities.