Description

Terminalia Arjuna Extract

 

Descriptions:

 

The arjuna is about 20–25 metres tall; usually has a buttressed trunk, and forms a wide canopy at the crown, from which branches drop downwards. It has oblong, conical leaves which are green on the top and brown below; smooth, grey bark. The arjuna is usually found growing on river banks or near dry river beds in Bangladesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengaland south and central India.

 

Specifications:

 

• • Botanical Name : Terminalia Arjuna

• • Family : Combretaceae

• • Standardized For : 0. 5% arjunolic acid by TLC

• • Description : Redish Brown Powder

• • Plant Part Used : Bark

 

Uses & Benefits:

 

• • Arjuna Extract increases HDL cholesterol and decreases the LDL cholesterol.

• • It is significantly active against the human oral, ovarian and liver cancer cell lines.

• • It is a free radical scavenger and inhibitor for the hypochlorous acid production.

• • It significantly inhibits the growth of bacteria.

• • It prevents heart attack, skin diseases and urinary infection.

• • It acts against cirrohsis of liver and also acts as a diuretic.

• • It strengthens the heart muscles and maintains the heart functioning properly.

• • It is used as expectorant, aphrodisiac, tonic and diuretic.

• • It acts against oedema and also fights against skin aliments like acne.