Abstract

TERMINALIA ARJUNA: THE GEM OF MEDICINE

Vaishali D. Shewale*, Disha J. Lohar, Bhagyashri J. Pawar, Nandini S. Lohar and

Abstract

Since ancient times, people have used medicinal plants to treat illnesses and preserve health, and this tradition is being used today. A substantial supply of medicinal substances for the treatment of human illnesses has been found in herbal plants. The Combretaceae family includes the medicinal plant Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & Arn., which is recognised for its diverse phytochemical profile. Being a source of several active ingredients, it has a variety of therapeutic properties, including anti-hypertensive, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, anticancer, cardioprotective, antidiabetic, and gastroprotective effects. This plant is also said to improve the process of bone mineralisation and wound healing. The tree's numerous components contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including minerals, triterpenoids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, and phenolics. No adverse effects related to its administration have been reported as of yet. Although there are a number of studies that support its usage to treat disorders, more study is still needed to pinpoint its precise processes. Several aspects of T. arjuna's ethno-medical, phytochemical, pharmacognostical, pharmacological, and clinical importance to various ailments are covered in this thorough review, which also highlights the plant's numerous therapeutic qualities.

Keywords: Terminalia arjuna, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-diabetic, Wound healing.