An Investigation of the Initial Phytochemical and Diuretic Properties of Thespia Populea Bark

Abstract

Thespesia populnea, more often known as the Indian tulip tree, is a well-respected evergreen tree of the malvaceae
family. The plant may be found in coastal forests and tropical parts of India. Traditional medicine makes extensive
use of it, and it is well-known for all of its components. The plant's properties include astringency, antibacterial
activity, hepatoprotective effects, hemostatic properties, anti-diarrheal properties, and anti-inflammatory ones.
Thespesia populnea bark powder, which had been shade dried, was extracted many times using several solvents,
including water, chloroform, alcohol, and pet ether. In albino rats, we tested a number of bark extracts for their diuretic
properties. The study's parameters included urine volume and the concentration of Na+, K+, and Cl-ions in the urine.
As a reference, fursemide (100 mg/kg) was used. Urine volume and concentrations of Na+, K+, and Cl-were all
significantly increased by the extract (400 mg/kg). Polyphenolic substances, carbohydrates, proteins, and natriuretic
and diuretic properties were all found in the extract, according to the current research.