Arjuna
Botanical Name: Terminalia arjuna
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried stem bark
Geographical Source
India (Central and Southern parts)
Macroscopic Features
Flat or slightly curved pieces, outer surface is greyish-brown, inner surface is reddish-brown.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Tannins, Triterpenoid saponins (Arjunolic acid, Arjunic acid), Flavonoids
Pharmacological Actions
Positive inotropic effect, hypotensive, hypolipidemic
Traditional Uses
Cardiotonic, hypertension, astringent
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Concomitant use with high doses of cardiac glycosides (requires monitoring)
