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Terminalia arjuna Bark is used in different forms like bark juice, powder, decoction etc. All formulations of Arjuna are considerably safe and well-tolerated in most individuals when taken in recommended dosage under the supervision of an ayurvedic physician.
According to the rat study, there is no oral toxicity found with 2 grams/Kg of Arjuna ethanolic extract.
According to clinical studies, Terminalia arjuna Bark is likely safe in recommended dosage. It does not cause any deleterious effect on kidney and liver functions.
The long-term administration of Arjuna Bark Powder has no side effects and likely to safe for kidney and liver. There are no significant changes are observed in hematological parameters.
Arjuna bark extract is likely to be safer than Arjuna leaf extract, so Arjuna bark use is suggestible.
Pregnancy & Lactation
The safety profile of Terminalia arjuna is not well established for pregnant women. However, Arjuna may be possibly safe in its natural form, but the use of its derivatives and extracts in pregnancy should be discouraged. You should also consult an ayurvedic physician before taking Arjuna formulations during pregnancy.
Terminalia arjuna is likely to be safe to consume by lactating mothers. There are no adverse effects reported with the use of Arjuna in lactating mothers and breastfeeding babies. *
