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Arjuna
Terminalia arjuna
Ayurveda
Gabriel Score
84/ 100Excellent
EvidenceGood - effective for CHF and angina
Conditions5 applications
How it works
Cardiotonic, inotropic, antihypertensive, antioxidant, hypolipidemic
Typical Dosage
500-1000mg bark extract or 3-6g powder 2x daily
Used for
Heart failureanginahypertensionhigh cholesterolatherosclerosis
The Science
Active Compounds
Arjunolic acid, arjunic acid, tannins, flavonoids
Evidence Base
Good - effective for CHF and angina84/100
Bark used; cardioprotective; safe with cardiac drugs under supervision; well-researched in India
How to Use
Powder, capsule, decoction
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
Safety Profile
Interactions
May interact with cardiac medications, antihypertensives, anticoagulants
Contraindications
Hypotension; acute cardiac events without supervision
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EvidenceGood - effective for CHF and angina
Applications5
Gabriel Score84/100
Educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any herbal protocol.