Revisiting Terminalia arjuna – An Ancient Cardiovascular Drug

Arjuna, or Terminalia arjuna, belongs to the Combretaceae family. Its bark decoction (Arjun ki chaal) is used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and dyslipidemia. Researchers in both experimental and clinical studies report that crude drug has anti-ischemic, antioxidative, hypolipidemic, and antiatherogenic properties. The use of arjuna powder as directed by your physician may help reduce high blood pressure and risk of heart disease.