Extracts of Ficus racemosa Linn. leaves were tested for antibacterial poten
tial against Escherichia coli. ATCC 10536, Basillus pumilis ATCC 14884, Bac
illus subtilis ATCC 6633, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 25619 and Staphylococ
cus aureus ATCC 29737, The effects produced by the extracts were significan
t and were compared with chloramphenicol. The petroleum ether extract was t
he most effective against the tested organisms. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wil
ey & Sons, Ltd.