Arjuna - Terminalia arjuna

Terminalia arjuna is a large deciduous tree native to India, renowned in Ayurveda for its powerful cardioprotective and antioxidant benefits. Traditionally, its bark has been used as a natural remedy for heart-related ailments, serving as an effective cardiac tonic.

Arjuna Scientific Names

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Terminalia
Species: T. arjuna

terminalia arjuna common names

English: Arjuna Tree
Hindi: Arjun
Sanskrit: Arjuna
Telugu: Tella Maddi
Tamil: Maruthu
Kannada: Holematti
Malayalam: Neermaruthu

Arjuna Uses

Cardiovascular Health - Menopausal women are at higher risk of heart issues. Arjuna strengthens the heart and regulates blood pressure and cholesterol.

Blood Pressure Regulation - May help in maintaining optimal blood pressure by vasodilation and improving arterial elasticity.

Cholesterol Management - Has lipid-lowering effects, useful in managing total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides.

Wound Healing - Known for its astringent and healing properties in skin wounds and ulcers.

Antioxidant Properties - Contains compounds that help in combating oxidative stress and protecting heart tissues.

for Osteoporosis - Arjuna is rich in calcium and other minerals, which may aid in maintaining bone density.

Phytochemical Constituents

Triterpenoids: Arjunic acid, Arjunolic acid
Flavonoids: Arjunone, Arjunolone
Saponins: Arjunoside I–IV
Tannins: Catechins, Ellagic acid
Glycosides

Minerals:

References

Sharma, P. V. (2005). Dravyaguna Vijnana Vol. 2. Chaukhambha Bharati Academy.

Government of India. (2001). The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Vol. I, Ministry of AYUSH.

Dwivedi, S. (2007). Terminalia arjuna Wight & Arn.—A useful drug for cardiovascular disorders. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 114(2), 114–129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2007.08.003

Kapoor, L. D. (2001). Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants. CRC Press.

Karthikeyan, K., Bai, B. R., & Gauthaman, K. (2003). Cardioprotective activity of the alcoholic extract of Terminalia arjuna bark in an in vivo model of myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 88(2-3), 133–140.

Arjuna – Terminalia arjuna

Arjuna Scientific Names

terminalia arjuna common names

Arjuna Uses

Phytochemical Constituents

References

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