• Dr. Manjeet Kaur

Terminalia Arjuna, is the botanical name of Arjuna, belongs to Combretaceae family. Terminalia Arjuna bark powder is astringent, diuretic and cardio protective property in bark. Bark decoction of Terminalia Arjuna is used for Angina pain, Congestive heart failure, Hypertension and Dyslipidemia. Both clinical and experimental studies, have suggested that the drug possesses anti ischemic, hypolipidemic, antioxidant and antiatherogenic activities. The drug has shown promising effect on Ischemic cardiomyopathy. So far, no serious side effects of Terminalia Arjuna have been reported. Its useful phytoconstituents are: β-sitosterol, Triterpenoids, flavonoids, and glycosides. Triterpenoids and flavonoids are responsible for its beneficial antioxidant cardiovascular properties However; its long-term safety still remains to be elucidated. Though there have been seen very benificial results in mild hypertension, angina pectoris and dyslipidemia.

Terminalia Arjuna, Cardioprotective, Antioxidant, Cardiovascular disorders, Bark

"The Effect of Terminalia Arjuna in Management of Cardiovascular Disease- A Medicinal Plant Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.a6-a9, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405002.pdf

"The Effect of Terminalia Arjuna in Management of Cardiovascular Disease- A Medicinal Plant Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppa6-a9, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405002.pdf