Arjuna General
Arjuna is a Dense tree. Arjuna tree is a common site on the river banks. It is found in the southern and central India. It has cone shaped round leaves. It has white bark which is used in medicines. The bark gives milky juice when cut. In Ayurveda, Arjuna is used for pacifying Pitta and Kapha doshas. The cooling effect of Arjuna is useful in pacifying the Pitta dosha. The astringent, light and drying quality of Arjuna is beneficial in pacifying the Kapha dosha.
Arjuna is a complete Heart tonic. The antioxidant and Cholesterol lowering activity is behind the Heart benefits of Arjuna. It strengthens the Heart muscles and improves the functioning of the Heart. The pumping activity of the Heart and functioning of the left ventricle are improved by Arjuna. It protects the Heart during a trauma or injury to the Heart. It is a useful herbal remedy in ailments like Irregular Heart beat, Coronary Artery diseases and Heart failure. Arjuna Bark is a source of Co-enzyme Q-10 which prevents the occurrence of Heart attack. Body organs need energy for performing functions. Co-enzyme Q-10 is involved in producing and transporting energy to the organs. It is also needed by the Heart for performing functions. With growing age, heart muscles lose strength and Co-enzyme Q10 reduces in the body. This causes a rise in Cholesterol level and deposition of fatty substances in the arteries. Arjuna increases Co-enzyme Q-10 in the body and prevents Hypertension.
Arjuna lowers the level of Bad Cholesterol in the blood. The human body contains two types of cholesterol, LDL ( low density lipoprotein ) and HDL ( high density lipoprotein ). LDL also known as Bad Cholesterol transports the Cholesterol from the Liver to the rest of your body. The problem with LDL Cholesterol is, it gets build up in the arteries and causes problems like Blood Clots, Heart Stroke and Heart diseases. HDL also called the Good Cholesterol transports Cholesterol from the body to the Liver, it prevents the formation of blood clots and prevents Heart diseases.
The ideal level of LDL and HDL Cholesterol should be :
LDL : Less than 100 mg/dL
HDL : 60 mg/dL and higher
Arjuna raises the HDL Cholesterol, reduces the LDL Cholesterol, decreases the Total Cholesterol and inhibits the oxidative stress causing enzymes. It improves the elimination of Cholesterol from the body. Suffering from either High LDL or Low HDL? Arjuna is the remedy for both.
Arjuna is a cure for Bradycardia ( slow Heart rate ) and Tachycardia ( fast heart rate ). Bradycardia occurs with High Blood Pressure and Tachycardia arises with Low Blood Pressure. These are the methods adopted by the Heart for normalizing the Blood Pressure. Suffering from High Blood Pressure or Low Blood Pressure, Arjuna is a remedy for both. Arjuna lowers the resting systolic Blood Pressure.
It reduces the risk of Chest Pain due to reduced blood supply to the Heart called Angina. Arjuna strengthens the Heart muscles and cures the problem of Arrhythmia. It decreases the level of Stress and Nervousness in the Heart. Arjuna is taken with Milk or Sida Cordifolia ( Bala ) in Heart ailments. The combination is also useful in treating conditions like Fever, Haemophilia and Indigestion.
Arjuna benefits the Circulatory system. It can widen ( vasodilation ) or narrow ( vasoconstriction ) a blood vessel. Arjuna removes plaque and reverses the hardening of the arteries.
The bark contains calcium, aluminium, magnesium, tannins. It also contains crystalline compounds like lactone, sugar, essential oils. Powdered bark taken regularly with the Milk acts as an effective sex stimulant. The diuretic action of the bark is beneficial in removing stones from the Urinary system. A decoction made from the Arjuna bark and Sandalwood, relieves from Spermatorrhea. It is used in curing Sexually Transmitted Diseases like Gonorrhea.
Arjuna is a Liver tonic and recommended in Liver Cirrhosis. It fights against the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria and prevents the damage to the Gastric Mucosa. The antiulcerative property inhibits the occurrence of Gastric Ulcers and Gastritis. It is a good source of antioxidants which protect DNA damage.
The astringent effect of Arjuna is helpful in Piles and diarrhea with blood. It cures Biliousness, Dysentry and Urinary Tract diseases. It reduces the burning sensation in urine.
Arjuna is an astringent herb. The ethanolic extract, powder or decoction of Terminalia Arjuna is useful in wound healing. It speeds up the wound healing and prevents Blood loss.
Arjuna is a herb for the Respiratory System. It removes Phlegm and provides relief in Cough. Arjuna is taken with Red Sandal Wood, Rice water and sugar in the treatment of Haemoptysis. It heals the ulcers and stops the problem of spitting blood. It is widely used in treating Bronchitis and Asthma.
Arjuna taken alone may cause slight constipation or flatulence. For this reason, arjuna is taken by boiling in Milk. This preparation is called "Arjuna Ksheera Paka", in Ayurveda. Ksheera or Kshira means Milk and Paka or Pakam means boil in Sanskrit.
Fennel ( Saunf ) and Carom ( Ajvain ) can be added or taken after "Arjuna Ksheera Paka", they cure the problem of Flatulence.
"Arjuna Ksheera Paka" enhances the power of Arjuna by many folds. It tastes better than Arjuna. The astringent taste and drying action of Arjuna is neutralized in "Arjuna Ksheera Paka". Ksheera Paka is even better than the decoction of Arjuna. The decoction contains only the water soluble nutrients of Arjuna. "Arjuna Ksheera Paka" contains water soluble and fat soluble nutrients of Arjuna. It eases the functioning of stomach and intestines. It is a good herbal remedy for a person suffering from Heart disorder, Emaciation is weak or underweight.
Dosage and how to administer of Arjuna :
Ksheera Paka is; cooking in milk. 5 to 10 gm two times a day.
Extract is, upto 500 mg two to three times a day.
Powder is; Arjuna bark powder, 2 to 5 gm. Take it one or two times a day with warm Milk.
Extracted Juice is, 10-20 ml one or two times a day. It can be taken with Sugar or Honey or Milk.
Decoction is; boiling in water 10-20 ml two times a day. It should be made with 10 gm of bark in 20 ml of water or in the ratio 1:2.
Consultation with a Healthcare Professional is must before use.
Making Arjuna Ksheera Paka
Take 10 gm of Arjuna bark, 40 ml of Milk and 160 ml of Water. Heat it on a low flame until the water evaporates. Strain and drink the liquid. Sugar can be added to make the taste sweet. Do not add sugar if giving to a diabetic person.
Note : Dip the bark in water few hours before boiling. It will ease the absorption of nutrients in the water.
Extract explain what it is and how
Juice
Powder
Decoction
Women use it in curing themselves from Leucorrhoea and excessive menstrual bleeding.
It is a good herbal remedy for Acne. Mix Arjuna powder with honey and apply it on Acne.
Arjuna is recommended in treating Edema.
It is used in treating fractures. Arjuna and milk promote the union of broken bones. They cure Skin discoloration as a result of bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.
Single HerbMake a decoction of the bark. Add some bark to milk and boil for 5 minutes. Take it every morning.
OR : Take one teaspoon bark powder with one glass milk twice a day.
OR : Grind the bark. Take 2 pinches powder and mix in one teaspoon Honey. Have it with milk for 15 days.
OR : boil one teaspoon powder in ordinary tea. Take it once a day.
OR : Put one teaspoon bark powder in one cup water. Add half cup milk. Boil till milk remains. Add 2 teaspoon Loaf Sugar. Have it every morning.
Make a dish of condensed milk. Sprinkle the Arjuna powdered bark over the dish to get relief. Consume this dish once a day.
The astringent effect of Arjuna acts as a Acne fighter. It cures the occurred Acne and prevents its further spreading.
Grind the bark of Arjuna. Mix required bark powder of Arjuna in honey. Apply on affected parts.
OR : Powder the Arjuna bark. Sprinkle the powder on pimples. You may add water, if needed.
Prepare a decoction of Arjuna bark. Take half cup once a day.
OR : Boil a pinch of bark powder in a cup of water and take.
Attention : Honey can be added for taste.
Bark powder mix with Honey. Apply on the affected part.
Powder the Arjuna bark. Take one pinch with lukewarm water for one week.
Squeeze the juice of fresh leaves of Arjuna. Use it as ear drop.
Take a small fresh twig of Arjuna. Chew it for 10 minutes then wash out.
OR : Grind the dried bark of Arjuna. Apply it to the affected portion and wash it after 10 minutes.
Boil half teaspoon Arjuna bark powder in one liter water. Cool. Drink it after every 2 hours.
Prepare a thick decoction of Arjuna bark. Wash wounds with it twice a day.
Prepare a tea from Arjun bark. Drink twice a day.
Prepare a decoction of Arjuna Bark. Take half cup once a day.
Take one teaspoon Arjuna bark powder with lukewarm water as well as apply a paste of bark powder with water on affected parts.
OR : Boil 2 tablespoon powder with water. Mix in a bucket of water and take bath once a day.
Take one teaspoon Arjuna bark powder with Jaggery once a day.
Arjuna is a good remedy in Fracture. It promotes quick healing of broken bones.
Make the powder of Arjuna bark. Take one teaspoon of any powder with milk thrice a day.
Arjuna as Tonic
Arjuna strengthens the body. It should take with Jaggery. This combination is very much powerful for human beings.
Take half teaspoon bark powder with Jaggery daily.
Mix half teaspoon Arjuna bark powder with Ghee. Take twice a day.
Leucorrhoea is common disease faced by women. Arjuna is effective in treating this problem
If someone is facing Bloody Leucorrhoea. Boil one teaspoon Arjuna bark powder in one cup milk till it remains half. Add Sugar Candy. Drink thrice a day.
Or Take 3 to 6 grams of Arjuna bark powder once in a day.
Prepare a decoction of the bark of Arjuna. Drink half cup in the morning and half cup in the evening.
Or Mix the Arjuna bark powder in 3 to 5 grams of Milk, Jaggery or Ghee. Consume it 2 to 3 times a day.
Prepare a decoction of Arjuna Bark. Wash wounds with lukewarm decoction twice a day.
OR : Powder Arjuna Bark. Sprinkle powder on wounds.
Have 2 tablespoons Decoction of Arjuna ( Arjun ) Bark once a day.
Take the bark of Arjuna. Prepare a decoction. Take one teaspoon twice a day.
Arjuna as an Antiinflamatory
Make a decoction of Arjuna bark. Have 10 ml of it twice a day.
Drink 5 ml decoction of Arjuna bark twice a day.
Take 2 drops of Arjuna bark extract thrice a week.
Arjuna for Peptic Ulcers
Take 1 drop bark extract of Arjuna with lukewarm water. Have it twice a day.
Powder the bark of Arjuna to make powder. Add some Honey in it. Take half tsp of it once a day.
Boil Arjuna bark in water for 10 minutes. Consume 5 ml when bearable hot. Have it two times a day.
Use bark decoction of Arjuna to wash your Ulcers.
Arjuna is a good Antioxidant and is good for Skin nourishment.
Take 3 to 6 grams of Arjuna bark powder once in a day.
Prepare a decoction of Arjuna bark and gargle once a day.
Prepare a decoction of 5 to 10 gm of Arjuna bark in 20 ml water and drink twice a day.
Crush Arjuna bark and mix it with Honey. Apply topically to get rid of Dull Skin.
Add 1 to 2 drops of Arjuna extract in a glass of water. Drink it twice a day. It reduces the risk of Heart Attack.
Add 2 to 3 grams of Arjuna bark, boil them in milk. Take it for two times a day.
Boil the stems of Arjuna or extract the juice from it. Add some Honey. Take it twice a day.
Mix 1 to 2 drops of Arjuna extract in lukewarm milk . Consume it twice a day.
Boil 2 to 3 teaspoons powder of Arjuna bark in a glass of water. Use this preparation twice a day.
Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of Arjuna bark powder in warm milk. Consume it 2 to 3 times a day.
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons powder of Arjuna bark and prepare a tea. Drink it twice a day.
Consume 3 to 5 grams Arjuna bark powder with lukewarm milk, twice a day.
Prepare a tea from Arjuna bark. Drink twice a day.
Arjuna is known as Heart tonic. It provide strength to the heart muscles and improves blood circulation.
Take Arjuna bark tea 2 times in a day.
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Grind Arjuna bark. Mix 2 pinches of Arjuna bark powder and one pinch Sandalwood powder in one cup lukewarm water. Drink once a day for 15 days.
Herbal Treatment For Heart Disease 2
Take equal quantity of Arjuna bark and Caryota Urens. Grind. Have a teaspoon powder with one glass milk once a day.
Herbal Treatment For Tachycardia 1
Take one teaspoon Arjuna bark powder with one cup Tomato juice once a day.
It normalizes the heartbeat.
Herbal Treatment For Tachycardia 2
Take one tablespoon Wheat flour. Fry in one tablespoon Clarified butter ( Ghee made from cow's milk ). Add half teaspoon Arjuna bark powder and sugar according to taste. Add water and cook to make a gooey desert. In India this is called 'halva'. Have it every morning.
Herbal Treatment For Heart Disease 3
Take one teaspoon each : Arjuna bark powder and Wheat flour. Cook in one glass milk. Add 2 teaspoon Honey and take once a day.
Herbal Treatment For Stomach Ache 5
Take half teaspoon Arjuna bark powder and 1/4 teaspoon powdered Asafoetida. Add Salt according to your taste. Have it with lukewarm water once a day.
Herbal Treatment For Diabetes 6
Take barks in equal quantity of the following herbs :
Arjuna, Blackberry, Caraway and Anthocephalus Cadamba (Kadam). Grind them together. Boil 5 teaspoons powder in half liter water. Have it twice a day for one month.
Herbal Treatment For Body Odour 2
Take dried leaves of Arjuna and Blackberry in equal quantity. Make a paste. Apply on all over the body. Keep for 15 to 20 minutes and take bath.
Herbal Treatment For Tuberculosis 6
The following herbal combination is good in treating Bloody Cough in Tuberculosis.
Mix the quarter teaspoon Arjuna bark powder with half teaspoon juice of peach leaves. Take it with 2 drops of honey. Repeat this method 2 to 3 times a day.
Herbal Treatment For Sinusitis 5
Prepare a decoction of Arjuna bark along with Azadirachta Indica ( Neem ) and Basil ( Tulsi ). Drink it once a day.