Arjun : The Cardioprotective.

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Arjun ---The Cardioprotective

Latin name: Terminalia arjuna 

Sanskrit/Indian name: Arjuna, Kakubha, Arjun, Kahu, Dhawal

Arjun Tree

Its Branches are widely spread and bark is white in colour which gives it name Arjun.

It is also effective in heamorraghic conditions, alleviates oedema , heal wounds.

# Acharya Charak has cateogrised it as Udardprashaman ( Anti- Urticarials)

How and When it can be used ---

  Protects from cardiovascular diseases : It constrict the blood vessels and improves blood supply and nourishes heart .

It strengthens heart muscles. Very effective in reducing high cholesterol levels .

       Arrests Bleeding : Arjun is astringent and also contains calcium salts thus helps in coagulating blood Therefore; in conditions like bleeding piles, heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle it is beneficial.

        Repairs fractures :  Bark powder mixed with honey should be applied locally or it can be taken orally with milk 

.       Cough : It quickly relieves cough when taken with vasa extract, mishri , ghee and honey 

.       Obesity : Its Dry ( ruksha) property  metabolises fat tissue of body and helps in reducing body weight.

.       Effective in Spermatorrhoea and leucorrhoea  :  Arjun bark powder when taken with decoction of white sandal  wood powder works magically.   

  

        Frequent Urination : It reduces frequency of urination so it is helpful in frequent urination.

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        Bone Strength : Arjun is a good source of Calcium hence gives strength to bones and prevents from conditions like Osteopenia and Osteopenia.

      How to take ?  

It should be taken in Ksheer Pak form for best results.

( Ksheer Pak : Bark powder mixed with milk and water in ratio of 1:4 and boiled to reduce it to one fourth)

Medicines : Kakubhadi Churna , Arjunarisht , Arjun Ghrit.

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