Arjuna extracts have been widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. The bark of the tree has been used for several centuries for treating cardiovascular ailments. It has a host of other therapeutic benefits including treating asthma, hypertension and kidney stones.
Arjuna is an amazing heart tonic and cardioprotective herb. It is potent in strengthening the cardiac muscles, improving the circulation of coronary artery blood flow and prevents the heart muscle from ischemic damage. A decoction of Arjuna with milk is a best-known cardiac tonic.
Arjuna bark is potential in lowering the blood pressure. It helps to dilate and relax the blood vessels thereby helping it to maintain blood pressure at normal range.
The strong anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants present in Arjuna shield the body against the harmful effects of toxins. Arjuna is an effective herb that is beneficial in slowing down the ageing. Furthermore, it can fight chronic inflammation and boost overall health and well-being.
The host of plant compounds tannins, saponins and flavonoids present in Arjuna tree helps in glucose metabolism and controls the sudden spike in the levels of blood glucose.
Arjuna is a wonderful wound healing compound, the presence of tannins helps in reducing the size of the wounds. It repairs the wounds at a faster rate by speeding the turnover of collagen production. Traditionally the bark is ground into a paste and applied over the wound to speed up the healing.
Arjuna flushes out small stones inside the kidneys. The stones break into pieces and are removed completely through administered dosages of the herb.