GC-MS analysis and anti-bacterial activity of Lantana camara extracts from Iraq

Scientists from all over the world are currently investigating medicinal plants. Plants have long been used as a source of medicine by humans due to their low cost and history use. Due technological limitations, most traditional medicines in past were derived Lantana camara belongs Verbenaceae family In this study, antibacterial phytochemical properties extracts Iraq analyzed. The extract composition was analyzed using GC/MS. agar well diffusion method broth dilution assay evaluate antimicrobial activity each extract. aerial parts herb extracted with n-hexane, then ethanol, finally methanol. beneficial phytochemicals found L. include triterpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, steroids, tannins. This article will be useful for researchers studying biological activity, composition, camara.