Arjun tree for Heart diseases

Terminalia arjuna or Arjun tree is a evergreen tree in India. It is found near river, lake etc.. Arjuna is a medicinal tree and its various parts are used in treatment of variety of ailments especially heart diseases. Its bark powder is used in heart diseases and fruit paste is applied on wounds, the bark paste mixed with Honey used to improve complexion on face. The tree bark is cardio tonic and effectively treats heart palpitation, High blood presser , angina and poor coronary circulation. The dried bark powder with rice washed water is used to treat blood in urine. Chewing fresh bark and swallowing the juice works as an antacid.

Vernacular names

Hindi: Koha, Arjun, Arjuna, Arjan, Kahu
English: White Marudah, Tropical almond, Arjun, Malabar almond, Arjuna
Sanskrit: Arjuna, Partha, Indradruma, Karvirak, Dhananjaya, Kakubha, Virataru, Dhanvi,
Gujarati: Sadado, Sadada
Marathi: Arjuna, Arjun Sadada, Sadura
Oriya: Arjuna, Sahajo
Malayalam: Nirmarutu, Marutu, Venmarutu,
Bengali: Arjhan
Attumarutu, Pulamatti
Telugu: Thella Maddi
Tamil: Attumarutu, Nirmarutu, Marudha Maram,  Vellaimarutu, Marutu
Kannada: Maddi
Thai: Dhanvi, Rok Faa Khaao, Kakubha
Arjun Tree description
Arjun tree Large evergreen tree, whitish-grey smooth with 1/3rd inch width outside and flesh coloured inside, flaking off in large flat pieces Leaves simple, coriaceous,  oblong or elliptic, crenulate, sub-opposite,  pale brown beneath, pale dull green above, often unequal sided, nerves 10-15 pairs and reticulate, Flowers white, arranged in panicles of spikes with linear bracteoles, Fruits ovoid or oblong with 5-7 short, hard angles or wings, the lines on the wings oblique and curving upward.

Uses of Arjuna in Heart diseases

1. Arjuna tree bark oral intake is effective in managing high blood pressure.

2. In heart palpitation, regular intake of 4-6 grams of Arjuna bark with one glass tomato juice is an effective remedy.

In high blood pressure, stress, headache due to high BP, decoction of bark should be taken. For preparing decoction, take bark powder (6 gm) and boil in water (200 ml) till volume reduces to one fourth. Filter this and drink.

3. In all types of heart diseases, regular intake of 3-6 grams of tree bark with one cup milk is very effective.

4. For chest pain, increased heart beats, anxiety and similar heart related problems, regularly eat Arjuna bark Halwa. It is prepared similar to any other halwa. First, wheat flour (20 g) is roasted well in Gau-ghrita (Cow’s milk ghee). Then 3-6 grams of Arjuna bark, sugar/misri as per taste and water is added to prepare halwa.

5. In various heart diseases, palpitation, angina, weakness of heart and as a cardio tonic, Arjun Ksheer Pak is an effective home remedy.

Decoction of Arjuna bark (in dose of 40ml) after earlier heart attack, when taken twice a day strengthen heart.