Overview
What is arjuna?
What are arjuna’s main benefits?
How does arjuna work?
Dosage information
Formulation:
Arjuna has been given as a capsule in many studies,[1][2][3][4][5] though it has been given as a powder as well.[6]
In the studies reviewed for the writing of this page, there were no measurements of the levels of the constituents in arjuna (such as arjunic acid or others) used in the study interventions.[7]
Range of dosages studied:
0.5 grams to 10 grams per day.[5][6]
Effective dosages:
Cardiovascular disease
Adults with cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart failure, metabolic syndrome) or without health conditions: 500 mg 1 to 3 times a day for 1 to 3 months.[3][4][8][9]
Frequently asked questions
Does arjuna benefit cardiovascular disease?
What are other names for Terminalia Arjuna?
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Research Breakdown
References
Examine Database References
- Mitral Regurgitation - Dwivedi S, Aggarwal A, Agarwal MP, Rajpal SRole of Terminalia arjuna in ischaemic mitral regurgitationInt J Cardiol.(2005 Apr 28)
- Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction - Bharani A, Ganguly A, Bhargava KDSalutary effect of Terminalia Arjuna in patients with severe refractory heart failureInt J Cardiol.(1995 May)
- Heart Size - S Dwivedi, R JauhariBeneficial effects of Terminalia arjuna in coronary artery diseaseIndian Heart J.(Sep-Oct 1997)
- Anaerobic Capacity - Sandhu JS, Shah B, Shenoy S, Chauhan S, Lavekar GS, Padhi MMEffects of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) and Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna) on physical performance and cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy young adultsInt J Ayurveda Res.(2010 Jul)
- Exercise Tolerance - Kaur N, Shafiq N, Negi H, Pandey A, Reddy S, Kaur H, Chadha N, Malhotra STerminalia arjuna in Chronic Stable Angina: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cardiol Res Pract.(2014)