Terminalia arjuna: Phytochemistry, Formulation Development and Therapeutic Evaluation

Terminalia arjuna is a well-known medicinal plant widely used in traditional systems of medicine for its therapeutic benefits. Rich in flavonoids, tannins, triterpenoids, and phenolic compounds, it exhibits significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. This book presents a comprehensive study on the phytochemical investigation, formulation development, and evaluation of an oral suspension containing Terminalia arjuna bark extract. The work covers the scientific basis of inflammation, the role of herbal medicines in modern therapeutics, extraction and phytochemical screening of Terminalia arjuna, formulation strategies for stable oral suspensions, and evaluation of physicochemical, microbial, stability, and in vitro drug release parameters. The optimized formulation demonstrated desirable pharmaceutical characteristics and promising therapeutic potential.Designed for students, researchers, academicians, and pharmaceutical scientists, this book provides valuable insights into herbal drug development and the application of natural products in modern dosage form design. It serves as a useful reference for those interested in phytopharmaceutical research.