Abstract

TERMINALIA ARJUNA (ARJUNA): A MULTIFUNCTIONAL ETHNOMEDICINAL TREE WITH CARDIOPROTECTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC PROMISE

M. Gurumoorthi^*, Dr. S. Parthasarathi, S. Prakash, M. Sugashini, M. Arunkumar, A. Bathrinath

Abstract

A deciduous tree native to India, Terminalia arjuna, also referred to as Arjuna, has been widely employed in Ayurveda for its restorative and cardiotonic qualities. Packed in bioactive substances such as flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, and arjunolic acid, this plant has a variety of pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, lipid-lowering, antibacterial, wound healing and anticancer activities. It has been shown in clinical and preclinical research to be effective in treating oxidative stress, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases. A powerful herbal option for the creation of natural therapeutic agents in contemporary healthcare, Terminalia arjuna has a low toxicity level and a long history in traditional medicine.

Keywords: Terminalia arjuna, Cardioprotective, Antioxidant, Arjunolic acid, Traditional medicine, Phytochemicals.