In vitro testing of the leaf extracts of Lawsonia alba for antimicrobial properties.

Leaf extracts (chloroform, ethanol and aqueous extracts) of Lawsonia elba were tested in vitro for their antimicrobial activity against seventeen strains of pathogenic bacteria and twelve fungi including seven pathogenic strains. Each of the extract showed good activity against most of the strains tested. The sensitivity of the bacteria and fungi to the extracts was compared to that of ampicillin, tetracycline, co-trimoxazole and griseofulvin sensidiscs.