Arjuna is a well-known heart tonic, and treated as panacea for all the problems, diseases and disorders of heart. It possesses the special properties of strengthening the heart muscles thereby treats cardiovascular ailments In nut shell, it is the Ramban for all the heart problems. It is also good for asthma, hypertension and kidney stones. Arjuna is the best known ayurvedic herb for the heart.
Benefits of arjuna
* Cardiac healthArjuna is a well-known heart tonic and cardio-protective herb. It strengthens the heart muscles and treats the cardiac debility. It also increases the coronary artery flow and protects the heart muscles from ischemic damage. It is suggested to use its decoction with milk or ghee or clarified butter. Arjuna is the best known ayurvedic herb for the heart.
* PilesThe medicinal wine of arjuna bark, dhataki and manuka-blackraisins is helpful in treating of bleeding piles and leucorrhoea. The patient should to take 2-4 teaspoons twice a day.
* Body odourThe powder made of equal proportion each of arjuna flowers, Jambu leaves and Lodhra bark when applied over the body, helps to remove body odour.
* FracturesWhen the paste of the bark is applied over the fractures, helps to promote early healing.
* PimplesApply the paste of arjuna or in combination with other herbs along with milk helps to reduces pimples (acne).