Heart health herb.
ARJUNA
Arjuna also known as coming from the “Arjun tree” is a widely grown tree in India. It has various medicinal properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.
Arjuna helps reduce the risk of heart diseases. It strengthens and tones the heart muscles and helps in proper functioning of the heart. The Arjuna bark also has strong anti-hypertensive properties and helps to reduce high blood pressure. Arjuna bark (chaal) is found to be useful in managing high cholesterol levels. Due to its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it lowers the level of total blood cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides. Thus it helps to improve the level of good cholesterol ( HDL),
Arjuna also helps control diarrhea, asthma and coughs as well.
Arjuna might help improve the immune system due to its immunomodulatory activity. It changes the response of the immune system by increasing or decreasing the antibodies production. Thus, it improves the immune system.
External application of Arjuna bark (Arjuna chaal) helps manage various skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, itching and rashes.
One note of caution is to avoid Arjuna with anticoagulant drugs as it has blood thinning properties.
Arjuna is beneficial in the management of chest pain (angina). Studies suggest that the Arjuna Bark shows a significant reduction of chest pain by lowering the level of cortisol i.e., the stress hormone. Arjuna also increases exercise tolerance, improves HDL levels and reduces blood pressure in people with stable angina.
Arjuna shows its benefits in managing heart diseases as it acts as a cardiotonic and strengthens the heart muscles. Certain constituents such as Tannins and glycosides present in the Arjuna bark have antioxidant properties that protect the heart muscles and blood vessels against damage caused by free radicals. Arjuna also helps in the dilation of the blood vessels and dissolves the plaque to improve blood flow. Thus it is effective in managing cardiac problems such as high blood pressure, palpitations and rapid heartbeat.
Arjuna might be beneficial in managing diarrhea. Certain constituents present in Arjuna has antimicrobial and astringent properties. It also has an antibacterial property that controls the intestinal infection caused by microorganisms. It regulates the gut motility and prevents excessive loss of water and electrolytes from the body.
Arjuna has antibacterial properties and helps in the management of urinary tract infections. Arjuna also manages symptoms like increased urine frequency.
Arjuna also helps to improve fertility. Arjuna bark extract is a rich source of antioxidants and metals such as zinc. It helps promote the formation of new sperm cells and increases the sperm count. It also helps to increase the overall stamina of the body.
In summary:
Arjuna protects the heart, strengthens circulation and helps to maintain the tone and health of the heart muscle. It is also useful in stopping bleeding and helps healing after a heart attack. Studies state that Arjuna bark (Arjuna chaal) helps to reduce high blood pressure level. This is due to its high content of coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is a catalyst that helps lower high blood pressure and improves heart functions. It also has a vasodilation activity that helps in the dilation of blood vessels . This may be an excellent therapy in dealing with issues concerning Erectile Dysfunction. Recommended dosage, 500 milligram tablet twice daily.
Arjuna is a cardio protective herbal remedy. Scientific studies show that is has beneficial effects in angina, heart disease, heart failure, edema, high cholesterol, gonorrhea, acne, wounds, blemishes, dysentery and wounds. The bark of this tree is high in Co-enzyme Q-10. thus helps in Cirrhosis of liver and reduces blood pressure. It provides a significant cardiac protection in myocardial infarction commonly known as heart attack. It helps in lowering cholesterol levels and maintaining it to normal levels. It nourishes heart muscles, which is very helpful in regular expansion and contraction of the heart. It helps in both vasoconstriction as well as vasodilatation that make the vessels flexible there by making it very much helpful for proper functioning of circulatory system.
Considerations: It is generally advisable to avoid taking Arjuna, if you are breastfeeding. Arjuna may decrease the blood sugar level. So it is generally advisable to monitor your blood sugar regularly if you are taking Arjuna with anti-diabetic drugs. It is generally advisable to avoid the use of Arjuna during pregnancy.
