A Review on Phytoconstituents and Therapeutic Properties of Ancient Plant: Terminalia arjuna (Roxb)

Abstract

Terminalia arjuna also known as arjun or arjuna, is a member of Combretaceae family. Medicinal or therapeutic plant plays a crucial role to cure various diseases and Terminalia arjuna is one such therapeutic plant. This comprehensive review helps in studying various aspects like phytochemical, pharmacological, ethnomedical, phytological and clinical significance. Alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpenoids, glycosides and mineral ions present in different parts of the plant are discussed. Terminalia arjuna is used mainly in cardiovascular treatment, shows antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal properties.