Indian Oxycantha | Medicinal Plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
It has been studied as a support for certain cardiac indicators. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Indian Oxycantha
Latin name
Terminalia arjuna
Common names
Indian Oxycantha
foreign names
Terminalia arjuna
The group
Combretaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
India; Ayurveda
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Combretaceae family, the scientific name Terminalia arjuna is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
bark
chemical components
Triterpenes, flavonoids, and tannins
Properties and medical uses
It has been studied as a support for certain cardiac indicators.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the bark may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may interact with heart, blood pressure, and diabetes medications; medical supervision is required.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
India; Ayurveda
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Terminalia arjuna are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
India; Ayurveda.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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