EFFECT OF TERMINALIA ARJUNA ON HEART RATE VARIABILITY IN DIABETIC RATS

In the present study the possible role of T. arjuna treatment on heart rate variability (HRV) in diabetic rats was examined. HRV was assessed from each 5 minute ECG recording using HRV software. Heart rate variability parameters i.e. standard deviation of normal R-R intervals (SDNN), square root of mean- squared difference of successive R-R intervals (RMSSD), power in low frequency range (LF), high frequency range (HF), LF:HF ratio and total power were significantly decreased in diabetic rats as compared to normal rats which was improved after T. arjuna treatment. The results of the present study suggest that T. arjuna can serve as a therapeutic agent for improving autonomic control in diabetes.