AyurvedaHigh GBS Score (84)

Arjuna

Terminalia arjuna

Tradition of Use: Ayurveda

Mechanism of Action

Cardiotonic, inotropic, antihypertensive, antioxidant, hypolipidemic

Key Conditions & Uses

Heart failure

angina

hypertension

high cholesterol

atherosclerosis

Preparation

Powder, capsule, decoction

Dosage

500-1000mg bark extract or 3-6g powder 2x daily

Active Compounds

Arjunolic acid, arjunic acid, tannins, flavonoids

Interactions

May interact with cardiac medications, antihypertensives, anticoagulants

Contraindications

Hypotension; acute cardiac events without supervision

Evidence Level & Clinical Notes

Evidence Level:

Good - effective for CHF and angina

Clinical Notes:

Bark used; cardioprotective; safe with cardiac drugs under supervision; well-researched in India

Conditions This Helps

High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol

Quick Overview

TraditionAyurveda

GBS Score84/100

Key Uses5

Key Points

Evidence-based information

Traditional wisdom

Safety information

Clinical applications

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