What are the benefits of Terminalia?
Abstract. Plants of the genus Terminalia are amongst the most widely used plants for traditional medicinal purposes worldwide. Many species are used for their antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antiviral, antidiarrhoeal, analgesic, antimalarial, antioxidant, antiinflammatory and anticancer activities. Abstract. Terminalia chebula (family: Combretaceae) is widely used in the traditional medicine of India and Iran to treat diseases that include dementia, constipation, and diabetes. This tree is known in Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) as halileh or halilaj and the fruit is used to develop treatments.In Cameroon, extracts from medicinal plants such as Terminalia mantaly (Combretaceae) are widely used by traditional healers to control diverse infections or associated symptoms, including but not limited to dysentery, gastroenteritis, hypertension, diabetes, and oral, dental, cutaneous and genital affections [8].
What is the use of Terminalia arjuna extract?
People use Terminalia arjuna for chest pain, asthma, athletic performance, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Moreover, this extract diminished the lipid peroxidation in blood cells and kidney of dehydrated animals.It is used to treat cardiovascular disease including angina pectoris, ischaemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure and act as cardioprotective agent in hypertension. In our study, we found that systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased after 1 month of T.An Indian shrub known as Arjuna has been used mainly in ayurvedic medicine to support cardiovascular health. Extract of this plant contains variety of flavonoids and polyphenols, which help to reduce inflammation that causes plaque formation in arteries. The extract also supports healthy lipid profile.Terminalia arjuna is generally considered safe for medicinal use; however, some studies have reported potential toxicity and side effects associated with its consumption. The most commonly observed adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, such as diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain.