Arjuna -heart, blood pressure, cholesterol, antioxidant
Indications: Coronary heart disease, heart failure, any heart and lung diseases, high blood pressure hypertension, rehabilitation after myocardial infarction, painful heartbeat, increased nervousness, mental fatigue and mental stress.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance, pregnancy and lactation.
Arjuna has been used by Ayurvedic doctors for many centuries as a very effective tool for the treatment of heart diseases. Arjuna contains a large amount of elogin and arjunic acids, as well as b – sitosterol. Arjuna bark is used for ischemic heart pain, has a cardioprotective effect, and is used in the treatment of hypertension. Arjuna, this is a great heart tonic. Also, Arjuna has a tonic effect on the liver (especially in the case of cirrhosis of the liver), normalizes the heart rate and blood pressure. Arjuna reduces the amount of lipids in the blood, lowers the level of cholesterol, triglycerides, increases the synthesis of LDL substance. The mechanism of action is very significant in lowering beta-lipoproteins and restoring the body’s anti-cholesterol system. Clinical studies have shown that Arjuna is very effective in coronary heart disease in 40% of cases. Tree bark powder was also used for heart failure, heart valvular abnormalities. In 44% of cases, Arjuna churna helped with chronic bronchitis that accompanied heart disease.
Main properties of Arjuna: Normalization of cerebral and cardio-coronary blood circulation. Treatment of heart failure of the I degree. Normalization of high blood pressure. Treatment of arrhythmia, stabilization of heart cell membranes. To favor the recovery of cardiomyocytes. Removes preload and postload from the myocardium, relieves from the manifestations of angina. It fights inflammatory processes of the myocardium.
Arjuna churna is used for: angina, strokes, heart attacks, atherosclerosis of cerebral and cardio-coronary arteias, extrasystole, atrial fibrillation, ventricular and atrial tachycardia, heart failure, myocardiodystrophy, myocarditis. Arjuna churna-antioxidant, cardioprotector, heart tonic. Arjuna churna is effective for heart diseases. Strengthens the heart muscle.
In Ayurveda, Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) it is defined as a very unique plant that supports heart health, reduces the effects of stress and nervousness, and normalizes high blood pressure. This is a tall tree with a spreading crown and very thick bark, which just has healing and tonic properties. The plant balances all three doshas — Kapha, Pitta and Vata. Virya (see more energy) – cold. Rasa (primary taste) – sweet and tart. Externally, Arjuna leaves have long been used for wounds and ulcers. The effectiveness of ground cortex has been observed in cases of congestive heart failure and angina. Arjuna (Arjuna churnam) relieves symptomatic complaints of hypertension, namely: dizziness, fatigue, headache and inability to concentrate. Oral administration of an aqueous suspension of bark powder reduces bleeding and prothrombin time. Bark powder has a tonic effect in cases of liver cirrhosis, has protective properties for the cardiovascular system in coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, and helps reduce bad cholesterol in the body. Arjuna churna promotes effective heart function and regulates blood pressure. Also noted are the antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-aging properties of bark powder. Regular use of Arjuna churna after a heart attack greatly reduces the likelihood of further attacks, as it improves the strength of the heart muscle, reduces angina attacks much better than nitroglycerin, stimulates blood circulation and increases the flow of oxygen to the heart, and prevents blockage of coronary vessels.
How to use: 5-10 grams two or three times a day with warm water or as directed by an Ayurvedic specialist. When conducting a preventive course — once a day, preferably before bedtime, the duration of the course is 3 months. If you have a Kapha Constitution, it is recommended to take a powder with honey. If Pitta-take with ghee oil. If cotton wool – with milk and ghee oil.
Contraindications: individual intolerance to the components, pregnancy, breast-feeding, diarrhea. Before use, it is recommended to consult with an Ayurvedic specialist.