[[File:Arjuna.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Terminalia Arjuna]]See also : [[Terminalia]]<br>Other Names: Amandier Indien, Amandier Tropical, Arjan des Indes, Arjuna, Axjun Argun, BadamierWhite Marudah, Badamier GéantArjun, BahedaArjuna, BaheraKoha, Bala HaradeKahu, BaleraArjan, BehadaSadada, Beleric MyrobalanSadado, Belleric MyrobalanBili-Holo-Nir-Tora Matti, Belliric MyrobalanMaddi, BhibitakiArjuna, BibhitakArjun Sadada, BibitakiSadura, Carambole MarronDhanvi, Chebulic MyrobalanIndradruma, HaraKakubha, HaradKarvirak, HaradaSahajo, HaritakiVellamatta, He ZiMarudha Maram, HiralaYerra maddi, Indian AlmondOrjun, KalidrumaArjhan, Karshaphala, Myrobalan, Myrobolan Bellirique, Myrobolan Chébule, Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia chebulic, Tropical Almond, Vibhitaki.<br> Terminalia arjuna is an evergreen plant native to India that reaches up to 100 feet. The white-to-pinkish-gray bark of the arjuna is one of the most frequently prescribed herbs in ayurvedic medicine, mostly for heart health. Clinical studies are verifying that the plant may indeed benefit patients with coronary artery disease, but they're also discovering that arjuna may have other health benefits.Arjun tree
==Special Precautions of Terminalia Arjuna==
* Terminalia arjuna is POSSIBLY SAFE when used short-term (for three months or less). But don’t use it without medical supervision. It might affect your heart.
*Not enough is known about the safety of Terminalia bellerica and Terminalia chebula. It’s best to avoid use until more is known.
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is some evidence that Terminalia arjuna is POSSIBLY UNSAFE during pregnancy. The safety of the other two species during pregnancy is unknown. It’s best to avoid using any terminalia species.
*There isn’t enough information about the safety of terminalia during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
==The benefits of Terminalia Arjuna are==
* In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Terminalia arjuna has been used to balance the three “humors”: kapha, pitta, and vata. It has also been used for asthma, bile duct disorders, scorpion stings, and poisonings.
* [[Ulcers]] : A study published in the August 2007 issue of Phytotherapy Research reported that a methanol extract of the bark of Terminalia arjuna show marked anti-ulcer and ulcer healing activity against induced ulcers in laboratory animals. The results indicated that the protective effect of the extract is related to its ability to maintain healthy membrane tissue in the digestive tract as well as strengthening the mucosal barrier, which is the first line of defense against ulcers.
*Wound Healing : Researchers at India's CU Shah College of Pharmacy studied the effects of a 50 percent ethanolic extract from the arjuna bark and also tannins isolated from the bark for their ability to heal wounds. The findings revealed a statistically significant increase in the tensile strength of the incision wounds and shrinking of the wound size compared to a control, although the topical treatment with tannins was found to be better than the extract. The tannins caused rapid collagen turnover, leading to rapid healing of the wounds.
==Used in Patent medicine==
* [[Kamalahar]]
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