Wednesday 23 March 2011

What is Arjuna? What are its benefits?


A deciduous tree found abundantly in the Indian subcontinent, Terminalia Arjuna is a heart stimulant that can prove effective in the treatment of a number of heart conditions. Found commonly in the Himalayan region, the bark of the plant is used by traditional Indian medicine for a number of herbal preparations to treat cardiac disorders.

As a herb widely supported by Ayurveda, Arjuna has certain properties which make it effective for cardiac treatment. The tree possesses laghu (light) and ruksh (dry) and an abundance of kashaya (astringent) Rasa. The presence of these properties make in efficacious for the treatment of Pitta and Kapha aggravation.

The extracts of Arjuna are known to help in strengthening the heart muscles, relieving stress, and hypertension.  Arjuna is effective for a variety of heart related conditions like high blood pressure, heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat and high cholesterol. Researches attribute these benefits to certain tannins and glycosides that have specific antioxidant properties congenial for the cardiovascular system. The anti-oxidant properties are what make it congenial for cardiovascular health.

Also believed to be a natural liver tonic, Arjuna regulates cholesterol by decreasing LDL levels in the liver. It is advocated by Ayurveda as a liver tonic. The extracts of Arjuna are known to help in strengthening the heart muscles, relieving stress, and hypertension. Arjuna is also thought to fortify the central nervous system and to quicken individual reflexes.

According to the Ayurvedic classical description of Terminalia Arjuna, it is a cooling, Kapha and Pitta pacifying herb, helpful in healing wounds, countering obesity and treating urinary disorders. Ingestion Arjuna over a period of time ensures significant cardiac protection in myocardial infarction commonly known as heart attack. The herb is also proven to be helpful in the vasodilatation of blood vessels in chronic smokers and is also known to dissolve plaque clogging the arteries.

Monday 21 March 2011

The Cardiotonic Properties of Arjuna


According to the Ayurvedic classical description of Terminalia Arjuna, it is a cooling, Kapha and Pitta pacifying herb, helpful in healing wounds, countering obesity and treating urinary disorders.

In traditional Indian medicine, Arjuna is recommended as an important cardiotonic plant, which is known to promote the healthy functioning of the heart and in general, acts as a heart tonic. Arjuna extracts help in regulating blood pressure and enhances the healthy functioning of the heart. Arjuna also helps in the reduction of the corrosive effects of stress and nervousness.

The Arjuna bark with its remarkable medicinal properties helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Arjuna is known to possess diuretic properties. It is further corroborated by modern research that Arjuna has antioxidant properties and may be clinically helpful in cardiovascular health. Studies show that Arjuna is effective for a variety of heart related conditions like high blood pressure, heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat and high cholesterol. Researches attribute these benefits to certain tannins and glycosides that have specific antioxidant properties congenial for the cardiovascular system.

Taken as brewed tea, powdered, or commercially prepared in capsule form, Arjuna has been used in hundreds of preparations along with other herbs to resolve an incredible number of health issues. In locations where the plant is native, Arjuna extracts are used to address several health problems.

The natural herb is believed to regulate cholesterol by decreasing LDL levels in the liver. It is advocated by Ayurveda as a liver tonic. The extracts of Arjuna are known to help in strengthening the heart muscles, relieving stress, and hypertension. Arjuna is also thought to fortify the central nervous system and to quicken individual reflexes.

Monday 14 March 2011

The cardiotonic plant, Arjuna


Arjuna is traditionally recommended as a cardiotonic herb which is believed to protect the heart and in general, works as a health tonic. An essential requirement for the modern day hectic and competitive environment, Arjuna also helps in the reduction of the corrosive effects of stress and nervousness. The Arjuna bark with its remarkable medicinal properties, helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and possesses diuretic Properties.
The natural herb is believed to regulate cholesterol by decreasing LDL levels in the liver. It is advocated by Ayurveda as a liver tonic. The extracts of Arjuna are known to help in strengthening the heart muscles, relieving stress, and hypertension. Arjuna is also thought to fortify the central nervous system and to quicken individual reflexes.

Arjuna- The heart tonic


A deciduous tree, extremely common in the Indian sub-continent, the bark of the Arjuna tree contains tannins and terpenoid saponins which help in lowering cholesterol and have a number of health benefits.  The Ayurvedic herb is believed to regulate cholesterol by decreasing LDL levels in the liver. Considered highly beneficial for the liver, the herb shields the liver against the corrosive effects of toxins and acts as a liver tonic.
The extracts of Arjuna are known to help in strengthening the heart muscles, relieving stress, and hypertension. Arjuna is also thought to fortify the central nervous system and to quicken individual reflexes. Scientific studies further substantiate Ayurvedic claims that Arjuna has antioxidant properties and may be clinically helpful in cardiovascular health.

Arjuna- The secret to a healthy heart

The traditional Ayurvedic description of Arjuna is a cooling, Kapha and Pitta pacifying herb, helpful in healing wounds, countering obesity and treating urinary disorders. A deciduous tree, extremely common in the Indian sub-continent, the bark of the Arjuna tree contains tannins and terpenoid saponins which help in lowering cholesterol and have a number of health benefits.
Also believed to be a natural liver tonic, Arjuna regulates cholesterol by decreasing LDL levels in the liver. Studies show that Arjuna is effective for a variety of heart related conditions like high blood pressure, heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat and high cholesterol. Researches attribute these benefits to certain tannins and glycosides that have specific antioxidant properties congenial for the cardiovascular system.

Friday 11 March 2011

Arjuna- The cardiotonic plant

According to the Ayurvedic classical description of Terminalia Arjuna, it is a cooling, Kapha and Pitta pacifying herb, helpful in healing wounds, countering obesity and treating urinary disorders.

In traditional Indian medicine, Arjuna is recommended as an important cardiotonic plant, which is known to promote the healthy functioning of the heart and in general, acts as a heart tonic. Arjuna extracts help in regulating blood pressure and enhances the healthy functioning of the heart. Arjuna also helps in the reduction of the corrosive effects of stress and nervousness.

The Arjuna bark with its remarkable medicinal properties helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Arjuna is known to possess diuretic properties. It is further corroborated by modern research that Arjuna has antioxidant properties and may be clinically helpful in cardiovascular health. Studies show that Arjuna is effective for a variety of heart related conditions like high blood pressure, heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat and high cholesterol. Researches attribute these benefits to certain tannins and glycosides that have specific antioxidant properties congenial for the cardiovascular system.

Taken as brewed tea, powdered, or commercially prepared in capsule form, Arjuna has been used in hundreds of preparations along with other herbs to resolve an incredible number of health issues. In locations where the plant is native, Arjuna extracts are used to address several health problems.

The natural herb is believed to regulate cholesterol by decreasing LDL levels in the liver. It is advocated by Ayurveda as a liver tonic. The extracts of Arjuna are known to help in strengthening the heart muscles, relieving stress, and hypertension. Arjuna is also thought to fortify the central nervous system and to quicken individual reflexes.

Arjuna- The Heart Tonic

Widely known as the cardiotonic herb, Arjuna is recommended for the healthy functioning of the heart and in general, acts as a health tonic. According to the Ayurvedic classical description of Terminalia Arjuna, it is a cooling, Kapha and Pitta pacifying herb, helpful in healing wounds, countering obesity and treating urinary disorders.

Studies show that Arjuna is effective for a variety of heart related conditions like high blood pressure, heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat and high cholesterol. Researches attribute these benefits to certain tannins and glycosides that have specific antioxidant properties congenial for the cardiovascular system.

The natural herb is believed to regulate cholesterol by decreasing LDL levels in the liver. It is advocated by Ayurveda as a liver tonic. The extracts of Arjuna are known to help in strengthening the heart muscles, relieving stress, and hypertension. Arjuna is also thought to fortify the central nervous system and to quicken individual reflexes.