Terminalia Arjuna & Calcium

Terminalia arjuna has enjoyed nearly a 5,000-year long history as a botanical medicine for India's traditional medical system, also called the Ayurveda. The calcium-rich bark of the plant is a natural antioxidant and is most known for improving cardiac health.

Identification

• The Terminalia arjuna tree is also commonly called Arjun or White Marudah. The tree itself can grow up to 25 meters and has small white flowers. The powdered bark is used for botanical medicine.

Calcium Benefits

• Calcium is essential to the body---it forms and strengthens the skeletal system and promotes healthy cell and tissue growth. Calcium is also necessary in staving off osteoporosis and high blood pressure.

Organic Calcium Source

• According to the Organic Consumers Association, the most effective calcium supplements are derived from organic vegetable sources like Terminalia arjuna.

The Bark

• The bark of the Terminalia arjuna has many active ingredients. It contain saponins, flavonoids, and minerals including calcium and zinc.

Inorganic Calcium

• Most calcium supplements use inorganic calcium carbonate, which is found in chalk, oyster shells, and ocean sediments. However, these sources are not organic food materials that the body can easily break down.

Supplements

• According to AmsarVeta, an Indian manufacturer of botanical extracts, NewMark's Botani-Cal is one of the best supplement products made from Terminalia arjuna. Each tablet offers 150 mgs of organic, vegetable-sourced calcium.