ARJUNA

Introduction:

Arjuna Trees are found in jungles throughout India and countries around. Goes as high as 60-70 feet. In Ayurveda, bark is used as medicine from ancient times. Barks are white/brown in colour. Vagbhatta who was disciple of Charak started using this in heart related ailments. Arjuna Bark strengthens the heart and cardiac muscles, improves blood circulation to the heart tissue, and improves its strength to pump the blood.

Uses:

1. Cardiac health: Used as heart tonic and cardio-protective herb. Strengthens the heart muscles and treats the cardiac debility. It also increases the coronary artery flow and protects the heart muscles from ischemic damage.

2. Fractures: Due to high content of Calcium, paste of the bark is applied over the fractures, helps to promote early healing.

3. Infections: Possesses significant antibacterial activity hence used in healing wounds, ulcers, burns and similar skin conditions.

4. Hemorrhages & Bleeding Disorders: Arjuna Bark have anti-hemorrhagic property that helps to reduce bleeding and treat hemorrhages. Used in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders.

5. Chronic Low-Grade Fever: Used for the treatment of chronic low-grade fever associated with extreme fatigue and physical weakness.

6. Acne: Apply the paste of Arjuna bark powder prepared with milk to cure pimples.