Thespesia populnea (Linn.) Soland. belonging to family Malvaceae contains a wide range of chemical compounds such as terpenoids, lipids, glycoside, flavanoids which are responsible for its various pharmacological properties. The various parts of the plant like roots, bark, leaves, flowers and fruits are known to possess different pharmacological properties. The information published about chemical composition and biological activity of Thespesia populnea (Linn.) Soland. is reviewed here. The perspectives of research and therapeutic use of Thespesia populnea (Linn.) Soland. as potent hepatoprotective and antioxidant drug in ayurvedic formulations are discussed here in terms of phytopharmaceutics. The main aim of the present review has to focus on phytochemical, pharmacological and phytopharmaceutics aspects as a medicinal plant, Thespesia populnea (Linn.) Soland.
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