Terminalia arjuna, a large tree native to South Asia, has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to treat heart conditions. Modern research has confirmed its cardioprotective properties. The bark contains active compounds that are hypolipidemic, lowering LDL cholesterol, and protect the heart from ischemic heart disease and atherosclerosis. It is considered a safe and effective herbal treatment for hypertension, angina, heart failure, and other cardiovascular issues in Ayurveda.

1. Terminalia arjuna has been traditionally known for its cardiotonic
properties, since centuries and has been proven by modern research. The
herbs have been reported to work in ‘ischemic heart disease and angina’.
Other properties of Arjuna are aphrodisiac, diuretics and earaches (An
ache localized in the middle or inner ear).
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2. Arjuna is a 20-25 m huge tree grows in
regions of South Asia and particularly in
North India. Leaves are green with pale
yellow flowers, appears during
September and November.
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3. The use of Arjuna has been introduced
by Vagbhata during 7th century CE.
In Ayurveda, it used for the treatment
of hemorrhages, ulcers, wounds and
as cardiotonic.
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4. Hypolipidemic agent: The bark extract of Arjuna shows ‘hypolipidemic activity’ that
attributes to the inhibition of oxidative stress. The presence of Arjunic acid inhibits
HMG- CoA reductase activity, which lowers the elevated levels of LDL cholesterol and
can slow the progression of ‘atherosclerotic lesions’.
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Arjuna: Health benefits

5. Cardioprotactive activity: The bark of Arjuna is rich in alkaloids, glycosides, saponins
and glycosides. These active compounds are known for their cardio protective activity.
The comprehensive and pharmacological studies of indigenous tree has led into the
large scale commercial use as a cardio protective/curative drug.
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Arjuna: Health benefits

6. Hypotensive: Herbal extract of Arjuna is diuretic and hypolipidemic, due to these
properties, it acts against hypertension.
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7. Cardiac stimulant: Arjuna strengthens the cardiac muscles and maintain heart
functioning properly.
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8. Herbal extract of Arjuna is astringent and hemostatic, having prostaglandin enhancing
and coronary modulation properties.
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Arjun Tea: Health benefits

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11. phytosterols
magnesium
zinc
calcium
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Active compounds
Taninns
Gallic acid
ellagic acid
copper
triterpenoid saponins (arjunic acid, arjunolic acid, arjungenin, arjunglycosides)
Oligomeric proanthcyanidins
Flavonoids (arjunone, arjunolone, luteolin)

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Description in Ayurveda
• Taste (Rasa)_Astringent and bitter
• Action (Virya)-Cooling
• Quality (Guna)-relaxing
• Tissue (Dhatua0_Plasma, blood, bone reproductive
• Channel (Srota)-Circulatory and Reproductive

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Usage of Herb
• Arjuna, is used in cardiomyopathy like angina,
heart failure, hypertension myocardial infraction,
coronary artery disease and hypercholesterolemia
• Arjuna lowers down the cholesterol level (LDL)
• Arjuna helps in removing blockage in arteries

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Indication
Cardiomyopathy High triglycerides

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Indication
High cholesterol, Diabetes Deep vein thrombosis

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Contraindication

17. Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice a day after meal with plain water
1pack contains 60 capsules.
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Planet Ayurveda capsules (500 mg) and Arjun tea is a very effective solution to heart disease.
Arjuna capsules are 100% pure, without any side effects. Regular use of Arjuna capsules
strengthen your heart muscles, reduce the high cholesterol level (LDL) and blockage in arteries
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MD (Alt. Med.)
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