No. 040Botanical
Terminalia arjuna
Bark
Botanical
Arjuna
A bark traditionally used in Ayurveda for the heart.
- Botanical name
- Terminalia arjuna
- Also known as
- Arjun
- Part used
- Bark
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Vitality and immunity
In tradition
Arjuna is described as a cardiac tonic and is given to strengthen the heart.
In research
Its triterpenoids, flavonoids and tannins are studied for cardiovascular and antioxidant effects.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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