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Terminalia Arjuna (Arjun Chaal) in Cardiovascular Health

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"Terminalia Arjuna"           Terminalia arjuna, commonly known as "Arjun Chaal" or Arjuna bark, is a medicinal tree native to India and has been widely used in "Ayurvedic medicine" for over 2,000 years. Traditionally, it has been employed for managing "cardiac disorders", particularly those involving heart weakness, high blood pressure, and angina (chest pain). In recent decades, modern scientific studies have explored its pharmacological properties, offering "research-based evidence" supporting its efficacy in heart-related conditions. Phytochemical Composition of Arjun Chaal -  Arjuna bark contains several bioactive compounds, including - 1. Triterpenoids - Arjunic acid, arjungenin, arjunetin 2. Flavonoids - Arjunolone, luteolin 3. Glycosides - Arjunetosides 4. Tannins - 5. Minerals - Calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper      These constituents exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-ischemic, and hypolipidemic effects, central ...