Role Of Terminalia Arjuna In Heart Problems

Terminalia arjuna is a tree growing wild in plains of northern India. The bark of this tree has been described in Ayurveda - the ancient indian traditional medicine, as a best herbal remedy for cleansing the arteries.

The pumping activity and the strength of the cardiac muscles is improved by the use age of Arjuna, there is also observed a decrease within the LDL cholesterol levels. It has to possess protective cardiovascular and hypolipidemic properties. Arjuna has a remarkable property to provide cardio protection and strengthen the cardiac muscles.

It was Vaghbhata- an ancient healer in India, who first described Arjuna. Arjuna is cardiac restorative, it even promotes the process of healing, and various ailments as tuberculosis, over weight, urinary tract disorders could be treated by its use. Within cardiac disorders, hemorrhages, indigestion, fever bleeding and mostly in the fractures and related injuries its use was mentioned by Chakradatta, another ancient healer.

ACTIONS:

This herb brings about the reduction of the effects of stress and nervous anxiety onto the heart

It even possesses a diuretic and a general tonic effect within cirrhosis of liver.

It even enhances the prostaglandins and reduces the coronary risk factors.

It even brings about the elimination of the cholesterol levels and are at a check by its use.

It lowers the beta-lipoprotein lipids and the recovery of HDL components in hyperlipidemia

It even promotes the effective cardiac functioning by means of regulating the blood pressure and keeping a check on the levels of cholesterol

Even provides relief within hypertension.

The various conditions in which the use of Arjuna is beneficial are as following:

Blood pressure

Hyper lipidemia

Hypercholesterolemia

Cardio protective actions

Reduces stress

Liver tonic

Urinary tract toner

Various health related problemscan be easily treated by the use of arjuna. Below are actions of Arjuna according to the body organ system:

Local action Externally applied, Arjuna, is a best blood coagulant. It is widely used for the purpose of stopping external hemorrhages as it has the power to coagulate blood and constrict the blood vessel locally. For instant results it is applied on the wound. Arjuna is also a powerful herbal supplement that is known for its healing powers. In cases of wounds, cartilaginous and ligament injuries it is very beneficial. It is also applied on the wounds to attain early healing and a quick recovery from it.

Digestive system It also maintains a proper functioning and condition of the digestive tract. Due to the astringent properties it is very helpful for the treatment of the diarrhea and dysenteric condition. It regulates the peristaltic movements in the body and also keeps a check on dehydration leading to loose stools. It is Khsaya in nature that is extremely helpful in condition like bleeding piles and dysentery. It is a general health tonic and a good remedy for improving the liver condition especially in cirrhosis of liver.

Respiratory system Arjuna also helps an individual by means of expulsion of the mucus in the respiratory tract and even prevents it from getting accumulated in the respiratory system. It is also helpful in protection of lungs from the infections and also facilitates to increase the lung capacity.

Cardiovascular system Arjuna is one of the best cardio-protective agents. Arjuna has been an herb of choice in dealing with various forms of heart related problems within the ayurvedic system of medicine. It is highly effective in nourishing the heart and its muscles. It even helps in the proper contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles. It is also helpful in maintenance of normal heart rate. It is even very effective in constricting the blood capillaries that is very essential for proper working of heart; more over it even increases the blood density. It also brings about the dilatation of blood vessels and is very effective in coagulation of the blood in case of any injuries. This is very helpful in stimulation of the heart for its working at most optimized levels. This property of coagulation is attained by due to the presence of kshaya rasa.

Nervous system it is also considered a good nervous tonic. It provides strength to the nervous system and also strengthens the reflexes.

Reproductive system Arjuna being astringent(Kshaya rasa) in nature helps in thickening of the serum and the sperm that is very essential for the proper fertilization of the ovum. It is also helpful in increasing the sperm count.

Endocrine system It regulates the hormonal system of the body and even the maintenance of the proper stimulation of the endocrine glands.

Excretory system Very helpful in polyurea condition and is also helpful regularizing the increased urine frequency. It helps to tone up the urinary tract. It is even effective in the building up the resistance against infection in the body.

Skin Extremely beneficial in treating all kinds of skin problems. Due to its cold potency it is highly recommended in skin ailments. Ailments like eczema, itching, rashes scars and serious skin conditions like psoriasis can also be treated with the regular use of Arjuna.

General action Arjuna is also found to be effective as an antioxidant as it has certain properties that acts as scavengers which eat up the free radicals in the body to stop the or delay the senile changes in the body.

Ayurvedic preparations which comprise of Arjuna in them are:

Arjunaristh A decoction prepared with the main ingredient as Arjuna bark. It is widely used for various heart related ailments.

Arjuna Ghrita Arjuna is the main constituent of this ghrita.

Arjunaksirapaka Arjuna preparation in which Arjuna bark powder is boiled with milk, until milk is left half or one fourth.

Kakubhadi choorna A powdered preparation in which Arjuna is in bulk amount.

Aravindasava Is a decocation of Arjuna.

Devadarvyarista it a decoction of Arjuna which is widely used in suppressing pains and also helps in promoting healing.

Lakshadi Guggul it another preparation of Arjuna with laksha and Guggul are the main compounds. It is used in suppressing pain and promoting healing.

Dosage according to which these preparations are prescribed to the patients:

Arjun Tea- 3 -6 grams in a cup of Arjun based tea. Choorna (powder) 3 to 6 grams

Arisht (decoction) 15 to 20 ml

Ghrit (ghee) 3 to 5 ml

Arjun Capsules - (500 to 1000 mg) 1 or 2

Syrups 5 to 10 ml

Avleha (paste) 3 to 6 grams.

This article is submitted by Dr. Vikram Chauhan- MD -Ayurveda, Consultant Ayurveda Physician for http://www.planetayurveda.com Dr. Chauhan provides free online consultations to his patients worldwide.

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