Year: 2020 | Month: December | Volume 7 | Issue 2
The Use of Terminalia arjuna as a Tonic
Shukla Dhruti
DOI:10.30954/2347-9655.02.2020.3
Abstract:
Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn. (T. arjuna) is widely used in the traditional Ayurvedic system of medicine in cardiac and chronic renal diseases. It is one of the most popular and beneficial medicinal plants for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This work provides the latest updates on its traditional use and pharmacological importance, and outlines strategies for future research to develop its clinical potential. The bark of the tree has been widely used in Indian traditional medicine since ancient times, and has been reported to contain several bioactive compounds. Many experimental studies have reported its therapeutic potential in cardiovascular diseases in humans. Many clinical data have reported its efficacy in patients with ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and heart failure. Now is the time for pharmacological researchers to evaluate the chemical constituents of this plant in order to assess its future use in healthcare.
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