Arjuna is known by many names, including Kukumbha, Arjuna, Nadisarj, Indradru, Veeravriksha, Veer, and Dhaval. This herb is known as a heart tonic (Hridaya) due to its astringent (Kashaya Rasa) and cooling (Sheeta Virya) effects. It is indicated for treating wounds (Kshat), chronic respiratory disorders (Kshayahara), low lipids (Medohara), diabetes (Prameha), and also helpful in healing wounds and sores caused by Kapha and Pitta doshas.
Family Name Of Arjuna Plant Combreteaceae
Scientific Name Of Arjuna Plant Terminalia arjuna L.
Common Name Of Arjuna Plant Arjuna
Sanskrit Name Of Arjuna Plant Darala, Indradru
Hindi Name Of Arjuna Plant Arjuna
Marathi Name of Arjuna Plant Sadaru
Used Parts Bark, Fruit
Effect on Doshas: Balance of Pitta and Kapha
Medicinal Properties and Uses
- Calcium salts, magnesium salts and glucosides are found in the bark of Arjuna tree.
- It is used as a traditional Ayurvedic herbal preparation, the juice prepared from this leaf cures dysentery and earache.
- Arjuna keeps the cholesterol level normal, as it contains antioxidant properties like vitamin E.
- It strengthens the heart muscles and helps the heart to function properly.
- It also improves the functioning of the heart muscles.
- Arjuna is effective in the treatment of coronary artery diseases, heart failure, edema, angina and hypercholesterolemia.
- The potency of its bark shows diuretic, prostaglandin enhancing and coronary risk factor regulating activities.
- Also effective in treating asthma and insomnia.
