Arjuna
Terminalia arjuna
Tradition of Use: Ayurveda
Mechanism of Action
Cardiotonic, inotropic, antihypertensive, antioxidant, hypolipidemic
Key Conditions & Uses
Preparation
Powder, capsule, decoction
Dosage
500-1000mg bark extract or 3-6g powder 2x daily
Active Compounds
Arjunolic acid, arjunic acid, tannins, flavonoids
Interactions
May interact with cardiac medications, antihypertensives, anticoagulants
Contraindications
Hypotension; acute cardiac events without supervision
Evidence Level & Clinical Notes
Evidence Level:
Good - effective for CHF and angina
Clinical Notes:
Bark used; cardioprotective; safe with cardiac drugs under supervision; well-researched in India
Conditions This Helps
Quick Overview
Key Points
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