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Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna)

Heart failure · Angina · Cholesterol
Tier 3 — Trending

What it is

An Ayurvedic heart tonic with growing clinical evidence. Multiple Indian trials show it significantly improves ejection fraction in heart failure, reduces angina frequency, and modestly lowers cholesterol. Contains arjunolic acid, which strengthens heart muscle contractions. Used alongside conventional heart medications, not as a replacement. May interact with cardiac drugs and blood thinners.

Efficacy
3/5
Safety
4/5
Research
2/5
Onset
2/5
Cost
3/5
Drug-int.
3/5

Dose

500 mg bark extract × 2 daily; use under medical supervision alongside cardiac medications

Time of day & tips

Take with food twice daily. Only use alongside — not instead of — prescribed heart medications. Inform your cardiologist before starting.

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