Achyranthes aspera has been used as medicine from ancient times for treating a large number of diseases. Different parts of the plant have been used in different ways. The whole plant has been used as a remedy for a number of diseases. A decoction of the plant made by boiling the plant in water had been recommended as a diuretic and is used in renal dropsy, and general anasarca.1 Root of the plant is said to be useful for the treatment of pneumonia. 2 and is also considered mild astringent in bowel complaints. 3 The root has been used as stomachic & digestant in India, Egypt & Australia. It is researched to be useful in the treatment of piles & as a diuretic in many parts of world. 4 present aim of this study was to assess the antibacterial activity of the A. aspera extract against Staphylococcus aureus.

Keywords : Achyranthes Aspera Linn, Well Diffusion Method, Anti-Bacterial Activity