Antibacterial and antifungal activity of the extract Of medicinal plant Malva neglecta Wallr

Abstract

The most commonly used plant namely Malva neglecta (family Malvaceae) was brought under study after observing their medicinal values. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the antibacterial activity of Malva neglecta Wallr against (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Klebsiella pneumonia, pseudomonas aerginosa and Bacillus cerus) and to determine the antifungal activity of these plants against the fungi (Aspergillus niger, Fusarium solani). The study showed that the Malva neglecta have potent activity against tested bacterial species and fungal species. The plant showed best activity against most of the bacterial and fungal strains, therefore these plant can be used to treat different microbial disease and infections.