What is the recommended dose of Arjuna?

- **Look for:** Terminalia arjuna bark powder or extract; standardized to arjunolic acid; 500mg per serving; organic/sustainably sourced - **Avoid:** Non-bark parts (leaf, fruit); combination "hear...

Is Arjuna safe to take daily?

Arjuna is rated "Generally Safe" based on clinical evidence. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement.

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Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD

Arjuna

MODERATE EVIDENCEBotanicalLast updated

AVELOR SUMMARY

Arjuna bark is the Ayurvedic heart herb, used for cardiovascular support for 3,000+ years. Our research shows genuine cardioprotective evidence: a randomized trial found Arjuna bark powder (500mg 3x/day) reduced angina episodes by 50% in stable angina patients, improved exercise tolerance, and reduced systolic BP by 15 mmHg. The active compounds (arjunolic acid, terminic acid, arjunic acid) are triterpene saponins that strengthen cardiac muscle, improve coronary blood flow, and have antioxidant effects specifically in myocardial tissue. This is one of the better-studied Ayurvedic herbs with actual human cardiovascular outcome data.

WHAT IT DOES

Arjunolic acid and related triterpene saponins: (1) positive inotropic effect, strengthen cardiac muscle contraction (similar to but weaker than digitalis, without the toxicity); (2) coronary vasodilation, improve blood flow to heart muscle; (3) myocardial antioxidant, specifically accumulate in cardiac tissue and reduce oxidative damage; (4) endothelial nitric oxide enhancement, improve eNOS expression and NO-mediated vasodilation; (5) anti-atherosclerotic, reduce LDL oxidation and foam cell formation. The mechanism profile makes arjuna a broad-spectrum cardiac support herb.

OPTIMAL DOSAGE

Look for: Terminalia arjuna bark powder or extract; standardized to arjunolic acid; 500mg per serving; organic/sustainably sourced
Avoid: Non-bark parts (leaf, fruit); combination "heart health" blends with token arjuna; non-standardized products
Minimum effective dose: 500mg bark powder 3x/day (1,500mg total)
Third-party tested brands: Himalaya (Arjuna), Banyan Botanicals, Organic India

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Critical Interactions (Do Not Combine Without Medical Supervision)

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