ARJUNIN CAPSULE- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dosage, Usage, Preparation, Side effects, Equivalent Medicines, Research Papers

Charak Arjunin capsule is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Charak Pharma. Arjunin capsule is an excellent cardioprotective medicine and can be used as a supportive medicine in patients at risk of heart disease.

Arjunin strengthens cardiac muscles, improves blood circulation, has antianginal, antioxidant and hypolipidemic action.

INDICATIONS of Arjunin Capsule

Useful in following conditions-

• Palpitation
• Cardiac ischemia
• Chronic stable angina
• Hyperlipidemia
• Post myocardial infarct patients
• Hyperlipidemia

INGREDIENTS of Arjunin Capsule

SL.No	Sanskrit name	Latin name	Properties
1.	Arjuna	Terminalia arjuna	Excellent cardiotonic, reduces cholesterol, blood pressure. Has antioxidant properties. Strengthens heart functions, useful in chronic stable angina.
2.	Jatamamsi	Nardostachys jatamansi	Helps lower blood pressure, improves brain functions, intelligence. Balances tridoshas. Useful in insomnia, depression.Has stimulant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory properties.
3.	Punarnava	Boerhaavia diffusa	Has antioxidant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory properties. Useful in lowering blood pressure and cardiac diseases.
4.	Hareetaki	Terminalia chebula	Has antioxidant, antihypertensive properties. Useful in insomnia, beneficial in lowering raised blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
5.	Shilajatu	Asphaltum punjabinum	Good aphrodisiac, counteracts free radicals and arrest degenerative disorders, improves brain functioning, heart health.
6.	Swarna makshika bhasma		Has aphrodisiac, anti-ageing properties. Useful in treating inflammation, insomnia, depression, hypertension. It is very effective in anaemia, palpitation, high blood pressure.
7.	Abhraka bhasma		Has anti-ageing, rejuvenating properties. Reduces weakness, stress, anxiety. Useful in treating diabetes, hypertension, male infertility.
8.	Akika bhasma		Has coolant action, is a potent cardiac tonic. Useful in treating general debility, heart weakness, mental stress.
9.	Jahar mohra pishti		Strengthens heart, brain and intestinal functions. Useful in treating palpitations, high blood pressure, indigestion, diarrhoea. Has antioxidant, antihypertensive properties.
10.	Lakshmivilasa rasa		Effective in treating raised blood pressure, chronic skin diseases, diabetes. Has aphrodisiac properties. Helps to improve heart functions.
11.	Mukta shukti bhasma		Promotes cardiac functioning, enhances digestion, relieves anxiety, depression, palpitation.
12.	Arogyavardhini rasa		Helps to improve overall health. Excellent cardiac tonic, improves digestion, liver functions. Helps in reducing elevated cholesterol levels, obesity.
13.	Ela	Elettaria cardamomum	Excellent cardiotonic, diuretic, improves taste and digestion. Has antioxidant properties, useful in hypertension. Congenial for the heart.
14.	Rumi mastaki	Pistacia lentiscus	Has diuretic, carminative, stimulant, aphrodisiac action. Useful in treating raised blood pressure, heart ailments.

DOSE

2 capsules thrice daily, or as directed by the physician.

EXERCISE AND YOGA

Simple yoga postures, meditation, pranayama are advised.

PATHYA AHARAS AND VIHARAS

Light and easily digestible food items, simple exercise is advised. Avoid fried food items, junk foods, smoking, alcohol.

SIDE EFFECTS

No known side effects with this medicine. However, it is best to take under medical supervision

BRANDS AVAILABLE

Charak Pharmaceuticals Ltd.