Anti-fungal activity of leaf extract of derris indica.

The extraction of the leaf of Derris indica, family Fabaceae was carried out using petroleum ether and chloroform in succession. The petroleum ether and choloform extracts showed the presence of phytosterols and saponins. The chloroform and ethanolic extracts showed the flavonoids and fixed oils the ethanolic and aqueous extracts showed the presence of carbohydrates. The extracts were evaluated for anti-fungal activity. The chloroform extract showed significant anti-fungal activity.