Study of different biological activity of Adhatoda vasica

Abstract

Leaves of Adhatoda vasica (Family: Acanthaceae) was collectedfrom gardens of University of Baghdad, Jadreia, Baghdad, Iraq. The extraction was done by using solvents of varied polarity. Preliminary photochemical investigations were carried out of the extracts obtained from leaves of A. vasica. Presence of tannins, terpenes, alkaloids, resins, glycosides, carbohydrates was detected by several tests. Agar well diffusion done to obtained the anti-bacterial activity. Methanolic extract of leaves has anti-bacteria activity against gram negative bacteria (Pseudomonas and E.coli) and gram negative bacteria (Staphylococcus , B. pumilus). Alkoholic extract showed pesticides activity against insects (Ommatissus binotatus ).