Terminalia arjuna
Terminalia arjuna
T. arjuna grows to about 20–25 meters tall; usually has a buttressed trunk, and forms a wide canopy at the crown, from which branches drop downwards. It has oblong, conical leaves which are green on the top and brown below; smooth, grey bark; it has pale yellow flowers that appear between March and June; its glabrous, 2.5 to 5 cm fibrous woody fruit, divided into five wings, appears between September and November.
The tree does not suffer from any major diseases or pests, but it is susceptible to Phyllactinia terminal and rot due to polystictus affinis.
The Benefits of Arjuna
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) is one of Ayurveda's quintessential herbs for the heart. Along with strengthening and toning the physical muscle of the heart, this rose-colored tree bark is also known to nourish and uplift the energetic and emotional aspects of the heart, bolstering an inner sense of courage, resiliency, and love.
Ayurveda teaches us that vibrant heart health is not only a matter of physiology, but depends just as much on the cultivation of mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Herbal allies can offer powerful support in all of these realms, and arjuna may just be the heart’s herbal hero
2. Add the same quantity of milk or water to it.
3. Drink once or twice a day after food to reduce the risk of chest pain.
Arjuna might be beneficial in managing heart diseases as it acts as a cardiotonic and strengthens the heart muscles. Certain constituents such as Tannins and glycosides present in Arjuna bark have an antioxidant property that protects the heart muscles and blood vessels against damage caused by free radicals. Arjuna also helps in the dilation of the blood vessels and dissolves the plaque to improve blood flow. Thus it is effective in managing cardiac problems such as high blood pressure, palpitations, and rapid heartbeat
Arjuna helps to control heart disease and improve heart function properly. It also helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart rate. This is due to its Hrdya (cardiac tonic) property.
Tips:
1. Take 4-8 teaspoons of Arjuna kwath.
2. Add the same quantity of milk or water to it.
3. Drink once or twice a day after food to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Diarrhea is known as Atisar in Ayurveda. It is due to improper food, impure water, toxins, mental stress and Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). All these factors are responsible for aggravating Vata. This aggravated Vata brings fluid in the intestine from various tissues of the body and mixes with the stool. This leads to loose, watery motions or diarrhea. Taking Arjuna chaal (bark) helps to control the frequency of motion and helps to retain fluid in the body. This is because of its Kashaya (astringent) and Sita (cold) property.
Tips for taking Arjuna Kwath
1. Take10- 20- ml of Arjuna kwath or as directed by the Physician.
2. Add honey or water and take after taking light food to control diarrhea.
Tips:
1. Take 4-8 teaspoons of Arjuna kwath.
2. Add same quantity of milk or water to it.
3. Drink once or twice a day after food to manage lung problems.
Urinary tract infection is described under the broad term of Mutrakcchra in Ayurveda. Mutra means ooze, Krishna means painful. Thus, dysuria and painful urination is called as Mutrakcchra. Taking Arjuna in case of urinary tract infection helps to reduce pain during urination and increase the urine flow. This is due to its Mutral (diuretic) property. It also reduces the burning sensation and gives a cooling effect while urination because of its Sita (cold) nature.
Tips:
1. Take 4-8 teaspoons of Arjuna kwath.
2. Add same quantity of milk or water to it.
3. Drink once or twice a day after taking food to reduce the symptoms of UTI.
Allergy
Use Arjuna leaves or the paste/powder of Arjuna chaal (bark) with honey or milk if your skin is hypersensitive.
Arjuna Uses and Benefits
- Strong heart function and healthy circulation. Arjuna strengthens and tones the circulatory system, rejuvenates the soft tissues, and promotes proper function of the heart muscle.6
- Healthy flow of blood. Arjuna's properties support the maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range, balanced blood pressure, and proper coagulation in the blood.
- Emotional wellness. Arjuna has also been traditionally used to support the emotional heart, promoting balance for those experiencing grief and sadness. It is said to give courage, strengthen the will, and fortify the heart to accomplish our goals.Furthermore, arjuna has been said to act energetically on the heart chakra, increasing prema bhakti (love and devotion)
- Balanced lungs. With its affinity for the chest, arjuna can balance excess kapha nd pitta in the lungs for clear, calm breathing.
- Healthy liver and skin. Arjuna helps reduce excess pitta in the liver and skin, supporting proper liver function and a healthy, clear complexion.10
- Comfortable digestion. When taken as a tea, arjuna has been used to support healthy digestion.
- Healthy reproductive tissues. Arjuna’s astringency can support healthy and balanced reproductive tissue, known in Ayurveda as shukra dhatu
Arjuna in Ayurveda
Ayurveda’s understanding of arjuna’s qualities matches beautifully with the way in which arjuna supports physiology.Arjuna is said to have a cooling virya (action), an astringent, bitter, and slightly pungent rasa (taste), and a pungent vipaka (post-digestive effect).
Looking at its benefits, it may be no surprise to learn that Ayurveda considers arjuna to be tridoshic. It is especially balancing to both pitta and kapha, and it can provoke vata if used in excess.
Arjuna also works in a number of dhatus, or tissue layers, including rasa (plasma), rakta (blood), asthi (bone), and shukra (reproductive), as well as two srotas, or channels—the circulatory and reproductive channels
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How to Take Arjuna
If arjuna’s heart-nourishing powers and the plethora of other benefits are calling your name, there are several ways to incorporate this herb into your routine. To determine the way that is the best way for you, simply tune into any specific intentions and trust where your heart is called.
And of course, if you are working with a more complex health condition, we recommend working with an Ayurvedic practitioner for specific and individualized guidance.
On its own. Arjuna can be used on its own for those who prefer working with a single herb. The most traditional method for taking arjuna is the powder; try drinking it in warm water as tea. Or try the liquid extract for a fast, convenient option.
In a supplement. Arjuna is included in many of Banyan’s supplements, including Heart Formula, Stress Ease, Women’s Natural Transition, Healthy Bones, and Sweet Ease.
Topically. Arjuna is a perfect ingredient for our soothing and comforting herbal oils and balms. It can be found in Mahanarayan Oil, Daily Massage Oil, and Breast Care Balm.
Is Arjuna Safe?
Arjuna is generally considered safe in most situations, making it a ready ally for many. That said, it’s always important to approach the use of herbs with care
Arjuna is beneficial in the management of chest pain (angina). Studies suggest that the bark of Arjuna shows a significant reduction in chest pain by lowering the level of cortisol i.e., the stress hormone. Arjuna also increases exercise tolerance, improves HDL levels, and reduces blood pressure in people with stable angina
What are the benefits of Arjuna for Angina (heart-related chest pain)?
Arjuna is useful to reduce the risk of heart problems like angina. Angina is due to an aggravated Kapha but the pain associated with it is a symptom of aggravated Vata. An aggravated Kapha leads to the production of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the body. This Ama accumulates in the heart channels and causes a blockage leading to an aggravated Vata. This causes pain in the chest area. Arjuna has Kapha balancing property. It helps to reduce Ama, removes the blockage of heart channels and calms the aggravated Vata. This helps reduce chest pain.
Tips for taking Arjuna
1. Take10- 20- ml of Arjuna kwath or as directed by the Physician.2. Add the same quantity of milk or water to it.
3. Drink once or twice a day after food to reduce the risk of chest pain.
What are the benefits of Arjuna for Heart disease?
Arjuna might be beneficial in managing heart diseases as it acts as a cardiotonic and strengthens the heart muscles. Certain constituents such as Tannins and glycosides present in Arjuna bark have an antioxidant property that protects the heart muscles and blood vessels against damage caused by free radicals. Arjuna also helps in the dilation of the blood vessels and dissolves the plaque to improve blood flow. Thus it is effective in managing cardiac problems such as high blood pressure, palpitations, and rapid heartbeatArjuna helps to control heart disease and improve heart function properly. It also helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart rate. This is due to its Hrdya (cardiac tonic) property.
Tips:
1. Take 4-8 teaspoons of Arjuna kwath.
2. Add the same quantity of milk or water to it.
3. Drink once or twice a day after food to reduce the risk of heart disease.
What are the benefits of Arjuna for Diarrhea?
Arjuna might be beneficial in managing diarrhea. Certain constituents present in Arjuna has antimicrobial and astringent properties. It also has an antibacterial property that controls the intestinal infection caused by microorganisms. It regulates the gut motility and prevents excessive loss of water and electrolytes from the body[Diarrhea is known as Atisar in Ayurveda. It is due to improper food, impure water, toxins, mental stress and Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). All these factors are responsible for aggravating Vata. This aggravated Vata brings fluid in the intestine from various tissues of the body and mixes with the stool. This leads to loose, watery motions or diarrhea. Taking Arjuna chaal (bark) helps to control the frequency of motion and helps to retain fluid in the body. This is because of its Kashaya (astringent) and Sita (cold) property.
Tips for taking Arjuna Kwath
1. Take10- 20- ml of Arjuna kwath or as directed by the Physician.
2. Add honey or water and take after taking light food to control diarrhea.
What are the benefits of Arjuna for Inflammation of the airways (bronchitis)?
Arjuna is useful to manage lung problems like infection, cough, asthma and bronchitis According to Ayurveda lung problems like bronchitis is known as Kasroga and is caused by poor digestion. Poor diet and incomplete elimination of wastes leads to the formation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion). This Ama accumulates in the form of mucous in the lungs and leads to bronchitis. Taking Arjuna helps to reduce Ama and remove mucous due to its Kapha balancing property.Tips:
1. Take 4-8 teaspoons of Arjuna kwath.
2. Add same quantity of milk or water to it.
3. Drink once or twice a day after food to manage lung problems.
What are the benefits of Arjuna for Urinary tract infections ?
Arjuna has antibacterial properties and helps in the management of urinary tract infections. Arjuna also manages symptoms like increased urine frequencyUrinary tract infection is described under the broad term of Mutrakcchra in Ayurveda. Mutra means ooze, Krishna means painful. Thus, dysuria and painful urination is called as Mutrakcchra. Taking Arjuna in case of urinary tract infection helps to reduce pain during urination and increase the urine flow. This is due to its Mutral (diuretic) property. It also reduces the burning sensation and gives a cooling effect while urination because of its Sita (cold) nature.
Tips:
1. Take 4-8 teaspoons of Arjuna kwath.
2. Add same quantity of milk or water to it.
3. Drink once or twice a day after taking food to reduce the symptoms of UTI.
What are the benefits of Arjuna for Ear pain?
Arjuna bark might be beneficial in the management of earache that occurs due to ear infection. It has an antimicrobial activity that inhibits the growth of microorganisms causing an ear infection. It also has anti-inflammatory activity that reduces pain associated with it[6][16].Allergy
Use Arjuna leaves or the paste/powder of Arjuna chaal (bark) with honey or milk if your skin is hypersensitive.
Studies suggest that the extract of Arjuna bark might cause a significant decrease in heart rate i.e., Bradycardia. Thus it is advised to consult your physician before taking Arjuna if you have low blood pressure or heart rate
Yes, Arjuna helps to maintain normal heart rate when it is taken as decoction because as per Ayurveda it has Hrdya (cardiac tonic) property which helps to give strength to heart muscles and regulate heart rate
Yes, Arjuna helps to improve fertility. Arjuna bark extract is a rich source of antioxidants and metals such as zinc. It helps promote the formation of new sperm cells and increases the sperm count. It also helps to increase the overall stamina of the body[9][18].
Arjuna tree helps to reduce the risk of bleeding disorders like menorrhagia. According to Ayurveda heavy menstrual bleeding is known as Raktapradar (excessive secretion of menstrual blood). This is due to an aggravated Pitta dosha in the body. Arjuna chaal (bark) helps control heavy menstrual bleeding by balancing Pitta dosha. This is due to its Sita (cold) and Kashaya (astringent) properties
Yes, Arjuna helps to correct indigestion. According to Ayurveda indigestion means the state of incomplete process of digestion. The main reason for indigestion is aggravated Kapha that causes Agnimandya (weak digestive fire) and leads to indigestion. Taking Arjuna chaal (bark) helps to improve Agni (digestive) because of its Kapha balancing property.
Arjuna powder might help improve the immune system due to its immunomodulatory activity. It changes the response of the immune system by increasing or decreasing the antibodies production. Thus, it improves the immune system
Studies state that Arjuna bark (Arjuna chaal) might help reduce high blood pressure level. This is due to its high content of coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is a catalyst that helps lower high blood pressure and improves heart functions. It also has a vasodilation activity that helps in the dilation of blood vessels [3][8].
Tips for taking Arjuna Chaal Powder
1. Take 2-3 g Arjuna chaal powder or as directed by the Physician
2. Boil it in 1 cup milk.
3. Take it 1-2 times a day to reduce high blood pressure and risk of heart diseases.
1. Take 2-3 g Arjuna chaal powder or as directed by the Physician
2. Boil it in 1 cup milk.
3. Take it 1-2 times a day to reduce high blood pressure and risk of heart diseases.
Although not enough scientific information is available to support the role of Arjuna in reducing the risk of STDs. However, it might prevent sexually transmitted disease due to its anti-HIV activity
Studies suggest that Arjuna bark helps protect the liver and improve its functioning due to its hepatoprotective activity. This is due to the presence of various bioactive components such as phenolics, flavonoids, tannins in the bark of Arjuna
Arjuna helps manage Kidney diseases such as Uremia by applying the aqueous bark extract of Arjuna. This protects the kidney from oxidative stress due to its strong antioxidant activity. It scavenges free radicals and reduces the risk of kidney cell damage
Arjuna bark might be used to manage fever by lowering the body temperature due to its antipyretic property. It also has analgesic properties that help reduces pain associated with fever[19].
Arjuna bark powder protects the heart due to its cardioprotective property. It helps in the proper functioning of the heart by strengthening the heart muscles. It also has anti-hypertensive property that helps reduce the levels of high blood pressure[22].
Arjuna is a well-known herb that helps manage heart functions. Arjuna powder strengthens the cardiac muscles due to its Hrdya (cardiac tonic) property and thus maintains proper functioning of heart.
Arjuna bark (chaal) is found to be useful in managing high cholesterol level. Due to its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It lowers the level of total blood cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides. Thus it helps improve the level of good cholesterol[17].
Yes , Arjuna is useful to maintain normal cholesterol level (LDL) due to its Kashaya (astringent )and Kapha pacifying properties which prevent to accumulate excessive cholesterol in the body
Arjuna is considered to be good for cough due to its expectorant activity. It promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages of the lungs and thus provides relief from cough[14].
Arjuna is an effective herb in managing the cough. Arjuna controls cough, releases mucus, clears air passages, thus allowing the patient to breathe freely. This is because Arjuna has Kapha balancing properties which helps to remove excessive cough and gives relief to the symptoms of cough.
Yes, Arjuna bark extract is good for dry skin. Dry skin lacks moisture content and loses elasticity. The skin might become scaly. Arjuna prevents the loss of water from the skin and improves the moisture content. This helps to restore the skin elasticity. Arjuna also improves the blood supply and sebum content in the skin[15].
Yes, Arjuna bark extract (Arjuna chaal) prevents skin aging. Aging is associated with an increase in the number of free radicals. Arjuna has good antioxidant property that prevents skin damage caused by these free radicals. It helps in the formation of new skin cells, hydrates the skin and improves skin elasticity. It also prevents thinning and sagging of the skin[15].
Yes, Arjuna chaal (bark) is good to heal mouth ulcers. This is because applying a paste of Arjuna chaal gives a cooling effect due to its Sita (cold) property. It also helps in quick healing due to its Ropan (healing) nature
Yes, Arjuna is helpful in the treatment of bleeding piles because of its Kashaya (astringent) property. Arjuna is also useful to get relief from pain while passing stools. This is because of its Sita (cold) nature. However, it is advisable to use Arjuna under medical supervision as a high dose can cause constipation.
Yes, Arjuna is good to manage bruises when applied externally. According to Ayurveda, a bruise is a sign of aggravated Pitta. Arjuna balances an aggravated Pitta due to its Sita (cold) property. Arjuna also accelerates the healing process because of its Ropan (healing) property[12].
Yes, Arjuna is good for skin disorders because it helps to control the symptoms of skin disease like eczema when applied on the affected area. Some of the symptoms of eczema are rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. These symptoms are mainly due to aggravated Pitta. Applying Arjuna powder reduces inflammation and reduces bleeding. This is because of its Sita (cold) and Kashaya (astringent) properties[12].
Hyperpigmentation is caused by an aggravated Pitta in the body and when the skin is exposed to heat or the sun. Arjuna chaal helps in reducing tanning and pigmentation due to its Kashaya(astringent) and Sita (cold) nature.
Tips for applying Arjuna Bark (Arjuna chaal) or Leaves Powder
a. Take 3-6 g of fresh powder of Arjuna bark
b. Add milk to it and mix well.
c. Apply evenly on the face and neck.
d. Let it sit for 4-5 minutes.
e. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
f. Use this remedy 1-3 times a week to get rid of hyperpigmentation.
Tips for applying Arjuna Bark (Arjuna chaal) or Leaves Powder
a. Take 3-6 g of fresh powder of Arjuna bark
b. Add milk to it and mix well.
c. Apply evenly on the face and neck.
d. Let it sit for 4-5 minutes.
e. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
f. Use this remedy 1-3 times a week to get rid of hyperpigmentation.
Yes, Arjuna paste might be used to manage acne and pimples by reducing pain and inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory property. It also has an astringent property that causes the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues[21].
Tips for applying Arjuna Leaves or Bark Fresh Paste
a. Take 3-6 g of a fresh paste of Arjuna bark (Arjuna chaal).
b. Add honey to it and mix well.
c. Apply evenly on the face and neck.
d. Let it sit for 4-5 minutes.
e. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
f. Use this remedy 1-3 times a week to get rid of acne and pimples.
a. Take 3-6 g of a fresh paste of Arjuna bark (Arjuna chaal).
b. Add honey to it and mix well.
c. Apply evenly on the face and neck.
d. Let it sit for 4-5 minutes.
e. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
f. Use this remedy 1-3 times a week to get rid of acne and pimples.