A variety of constituents have been isolated from T. cordifolia
plant and their structures were elucidated. These belong to different
classes, such as alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, glycosides,
steroids, sesquiterpenoid, phenolics, aliphatic compounds and
polysaccharides. Leaves of this plant are rich in protein, calcium
and phosphorus (Zhao & Wang, 1991); (Khosa & Prasad, 1971).