journalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH SCISVolume 6 Issue 1MultidisciplinaryEnglish2024NNY20240229EnvironmentHEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF AN INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANT “TERMINALIA ARJUNA”; A REVIEW ON RECENT ADVANCEMENTEnglishY1523ArtiSinoriaEnglishNPoojaSinoriyaEnglishYPradeep Kumar and AbhishekGautamEnglishY10.47062/1190.0601.03This study explores the development and evaluation of hepatoprotective properties of Terminalia arjuna, a renowned medicinal plant in traditional medicine. The study investigates the potential of Terminalia arjuna in promoting liver health through its pharmacological actions. Various aspects of hepatoprotection, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification properties, are examined through in vitro and in vivo experiments. The research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms underlying Terminalia arjuna hepatoprotective effects, shedding light on its therapeutic potential in treating liver disorders. Additionally, the manuscript discusses the phytochemical composition of Terminalia arjuna and its correlation with hepatoprotection, providing insights into the active constituents responsible for its medicinal properties. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the pharmacological profile of Terminalia arjuna and its application in liver health management. Overall, this study underscores the significance of Terminalia arjuna as a promising candidate for the development of hepatoprotective agents, highlighting its potential as a natural alternative for liver disease management.EnglishTerminalia arjuna, hepatoprotective, Pharmacognostic, Evaluation, Traditional useshttps://journal.stenvironment.org/abstract?id=248References16191. Ali, S.K., Hamed, A.R., Soltan, M.M., Hegazy, U.M., Elgorashi, E.E., El-Garf, I.A., Hussein, A.A., 2013. In-vitro evaluation of selected Egyptian traditional herbal medicines for treatment of alzheimer disease. BMC Complement. Altern. 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