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A REVIEW ON THESPSEIA POPULNEA

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  • 1. 2nd Year M Pharma, Department of Pharmacology, Bharathi College of Pharmacy, Bharathinagara-571422.

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Thespesia populnea, commonly known as Hibiscus populnea, belongs to the
Malvaceae family. It is an evergreen tree with alternate, simple leaves and
petioles 5–10 cm in length. This large tree is native to tropical regions and
coastal forests of India and is also cultivated in gardens. Currently, it has
become naturalized in tropical climates worldwide, from the Caribbean to
Africa. Thespesia populnea is particularly valuable as a coastal windbreak
due to its resistance to wind and salt spray, thriving in sandy, saline soils.
Among its various phytoconstituents, sesquiterpenes and phenolic
compounds are the primary bioactive compounds. Experimental studies have
shown that these compounds exhibit significant biological activities,
including anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, analgesic, wound-healing, anti-
Alzheimer's, anti-ulcer, and anti-psoriasis effects. This review article covers
the taxonomy, synonyms, vernacular names, distribution, ethnomedical uses,
phytochemicals, and pharmacological activities of Thespesia populnea.

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