Ayurvedic

Arjuna

Also called: terminalia arjuna

Bark of the arjuna tree, used for the heart in Ayurveda.

Why people take it
Heart health, blood pressure, angina.
What the evidence says
Small studies only.
How it is usually taken
Usually 500 mg of bark extract twice a day, or decoction.
Be careful
May add to heart and blood pressure medicines.
Medicines it can interact with
May add to the effect of heart and blood pressure medicines and blood thinners.

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Common questions

What is Arjuna?

Bark of the arjuna tree, used for the heart in Ayurveda.

Why do people take Arjuna?

Heart health, blood pressure, angina.

Does Arjuna work?

Small studies only.

How much Arjuna do people take?

Usually 500 mg of bark extract twice a day, or decoction.

Is Arjuna safe?

May add to heart and blood pressure medicines.

Does Arjuna interact with medicines?

May add to the effect of heart and blood pressure medicines and blood thinners.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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