Mechanism of Action of terminalia arjuna

Apart from its beneficial effects over heart, it also serves to relieve indigestion and gas trouble. The principal ingredient in hearto is terminalia arjuna (locally known as arjun ki chhal). Research suggests that Terminalia is useful in alleviating the pain of angina pectoris and in treating heart failure and coronary artery disease. Terminalia may also be useful in treating hypercholesterolemia[1].

The cardioprotective effects of terminalia are thought to be caused by the antioxidant nature of several of the constituent flavonoids and oligomeric proanthocyanidins, while positive inotropic effects may be caused by the saponin glycosides. In addition to its cardiac effects, Terminalia may also be protective against gastric ulcers, such as those caused by NSAIDs [2].

Composition

Dosage:

• 2 capsules thrice a day with water, half hour before meals.
• For instant relief in angina, open the capsule and take the medicine sublingually
• Gives better result in controlling both hypertension and hypotension, if taken with Energic- 31 capsules