Abstract

A REVIEW OF RECENT MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF TERMINALIA ARJUNA

Sanjana Rajendra Gaikwad*, Miss Ashwini Thorat, Dr. Gajanan Sanap

ABSTRACT

The dinghy of the tree Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) is vastly used in Indian drug (Ayurveda) for colorful cardiovascular affections. The dinghy has been reported to contain several bioactive composites. numerous experimental studies have reported its- ischemic, antihypertensive, and antihypertrophic goods, which have connection to its remedial eventuality in cardiovascular conditions in humans. Several clinical studies have reported its effectiveness substantially in cases with ischemic heart complaint, hypertension, and heart failure. still, a major failing in all these experimental and clinical studies is the absence of phytochemical standardization of the excerpts. In addition, numerous clinical studies are poor in terms of design and styles used for generating safety data. This review discusses how to address all these issues for a scientific substantiation of this medicinal factory.[1] Ancient Indian croakers used the powdered tree dinghy of Terminalia arjuna Wight & Arn. for easing" hritshool"(angina) and other cardiovascular conditions. Its stem dinghy possesses glycosides, large amounts of flavonoids, tannins and minerals. Flavonoids have been detected to bias- inflammatory and lipid lowering goods while glycosides are cardiotonic, therefore making Terminalia arjuna unique amongst presently used medicinal shops. In this review an attempt has been made to bandy colorful aspects of its ethnomedical, pharmacognostical, phytochemical, pharmacological and clinical connection to cardiovascular conditions. Experimental studies have revealed its dinghy plying significant inotropic and hypotensive effect, adding coronary expressway flux and guarding myocardium against ischemic damage. It has also been detected to have mild diuretic, antithrombotic, prostaglandin E (2) enhancing and hypolipidaemic exertion.[2]

Keywords: Terminalia arjuna, Medicinal property, Phytochemistry, Coronary artery disease, Triterpenoids Terminalia Arjuna Congestive heart failure Cardiomyopathy.[3]