represent the antibacterial potential of c.cricinalis as tested against five pathogenic bacteria. Both stem and leaves were effective against most of the tested bacteria. Stem extracts inhibited the growth of S. typhi whereas leaves extract were effective against A. tumefaciens. In both the parts petroleum ether extract was proved to be most effective against tested bacteria (fig.1).Leach et al18 also evaluated the antibacterial activity of C. Circinalis.