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Arjuna bark

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Terminalia arjuna

Description: Arjuna is a tree native to Asia. It is from combretaceae family. Its bark is used medically, specially for cardiovascular conditions.

Oral Uses

  • Angina pectoris RatingRatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark alleviates symptoms; improves heart function and heart's pumping capacity; improves physical activity capacity and tolerance. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Arteriosclerosis RatingRatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark improves heart function and heart's pumping capacity; prevents heart failure; reduces blood pressure and total cholesterol. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cardiomyopathy RatingRatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark improves heart function and heart's pumping capacity; prevents heart failure. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cardiovascular disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark improves heart function and heart's pumping capacity; dilates blood vessels; regulates blood pressure; reduces cholesterol. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Congestive heart failure RatingRatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark alleviates symptoms; improves heart function and heart's pumping capacity; improves physical activity capacity and tolerance. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark improves heart function and heart's pumping capacity; prevents heart failure; reduces blood pressure and total cholesterol. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark dilates blood vessels; regulates blood pressure; improves heart function; used after a heart attack reduces other heart attack risks. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Cardiac tonic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark is a cardiac tonic; strengthens the heart. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Vasodilator RatingRatingRating

    Arjuna bark is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Arjuna bark is an alterative and a detoxifier. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Arjuna bark is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Arjuna bark is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRating

    Arjuna bark is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 0.3-1.5 g of arjuna bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Safety is unknown for pregnant or breast-feeding women.

Available Forms

Arjuna bark is available in tablet, capsule, tincture and bulk form.

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