Common Names
Arjuna
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
Family
Combretaceae
Medicinal Uses
Ayurvedic, Cardiovascular.
Properties
Antifungal, Astringent, Calm, Cordial.
Parts Used
Bark
Constituents
Polyphenols (arjunone, arjunolone), Oligomeric proanthocyanodins and other flavonoids, cardenolide, gallic acid, ellagic acid, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper.
Habitat
The arjuna is usually found growing on river banks or near dry river beds in West Bengal and south and central India.
Side Effects
Since arjuna has a powerful effect on heart muscle, it should be taken for angina or congestive heart failure only after consulting a physician.
How to Prepare
1. Arjun bark powder, 1-3g, two to three times a day, boiled with water or milk.
2. Decoction, 50-100ml.
