Arjun Tree - Terminalia Arjuna
Terminalia arjuna, commonly known as arjuna, It has various medicinal properties like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Its bark decoction is being used in the Indian subcontinent for anginal pain, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and dyslipidemia. Arjuna helps reduce the risk of heart diseases. It strengthens and tones the heart muscles and helps in proper functioning of the heart. Arjuna tree also has strong anti-hypertensive property and helps reduce high blood pressure.
Arjun names in other language
Sanskrit name – Dhavala, Nadisarja, Indradru, Phalguna, Kakubha, Virarksha, Partha, Dhoorta, Bhuruha, Shvetavahaa, Veerantaka, Pandava, Veeravruksha
English: Terminalia arjuna.
Malayalam: Poo Maruthu.
Hindi: Arjun.
Telugu:Tella Maddi.
Tamil: Neela Marudhu.
Gujarati: Sajad, arjun
Sanskrit: Indradaru.
Kannada: Neer matti.
Bengali: Arjun Gach.
Part Used:
Bark, Root Bark
Ayurvedic Properties
RASA (Taste) | KASAYA (Astringent) |
GUNA (Main Quality) | LAGHU (Light), RUKSHA (Dry) |
VIRYA (Potency) | SHEETA (Cold) |
VIPAKA (Resultant) | KATU (Pungent) |
Medicina properties - Karma
- Hypotensive
- anti-atherogenic
- anti-carcinogenic
- anti-mutagenic
- gastro-productive
- Astringent cooling
- Aphrodisiac
- urinary astringent
- expectorant
- Cardioprotective
- Antiarrhythmic
- Cardiac Stimulant
- Antianginal
- Cardiac tonic
- Anti-atherogenic
- Inotropic (modifies the speed or force of muscle contractions)
- Antihyperlipidemic
- Anti-thrombotic
- Antihypertensive
- Antioxidant
- Antihemorrhagic
- Anti-osteoporotic
- Anti-herpes virus (it is found in Casuarinin, hydrolysable tannin compound in Arjuna bark)
- Wound healing
- Anti-arthritic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antacid
- Antiulcerogenic
- Mucolytic
- Urinary Astringent
- Anti-obesity
- Antitoxin
Indications:
- Chest pain (angina)
- Heart disease.
- Diabetes.
- Heart failure.
- High levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia).
- Osteoarthritis.
- Earaches.
- HIV infection.
- Lung conditions.
- Severe diarrhea.
- Urinary problems.
- Water retention.
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart failure
- Angina pectoris
- Arrhythmia (especially used for Tachycardia)
- Hemorrhages
- Edema due to heart disease
- Asthma
- Cough associated with weakness and fatigue
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
- Peptic ulcers
- Dysentery
- Bleeding piles
- Burning sensation in urine
- Urinary tract infections
- Pyuria
- Metrorrhagia (excessive uterine bleeding)
- Leucorrhea
- Obesity
- Bone fractures
- Low bone mineral density
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic low-grade fever associated with fatigue and weakness
- General weakness & Fatigue
Classification according to classical Text :
Charaka : Udardapraamana, Kasãya skandha
Susrutha : Nyagrodhãdi, Salasarãdi
Vagbhata : Viratarvãdi, Nyagrodhãdi gana, Asanadi gana