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Arjuna

Terminalia arjuna bark for cardiovascular support.

Cardiovascular Health

Overview

Terminalia arjuna bark for cardiovascular support.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Glycosides increase cardiac output and coronary flow.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Improves ejection fraction

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · GI upset
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
            Avoid with these conditions
            • ·Bleeding disorders
            Avoid / monitor with these medications
            • ·Warfarin, DOACs, antiplatelets, NSAIDs (additive bleeding risk)
            Before surgery
            • ·Discuss stopping ≥2 weeks before scheduled surgery.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500 mg twice daily

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTInt J Cardiol · 2002

            Arjuna in CAD

            Bharani A, et al.

            58 CAD patients

            Key findings

            Improved LV function and reduced angina.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Arjuna — Improves ejection fraction

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Arjuna — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Arjuna — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Arjuna — clinical evidence

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