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Action
alterative, astringent, cardiac stimulant, hemostatic, rejuvenative,
tonic and lithontriptic.
Uses
The bark is used to heal wounds. It is also used in heart-disease,
contusions, and fractures. Juice of leaves used in ear-aches.
Best herb for heart disease (prevents and helps in the recovery
of), angina and heals heart tissue scars after surgery.
Also useful for bile, edema, fractures, broken bones, diarrhea,
malabsorption, and venereal disease. External treatment for ulcers,
acne, skin disorders.
Arjuna bark is used in the form of decoction (1 in 10) in doses
of half to one ounce in hemorrhages and other fluxes. also in diarrhea,
dysentery and sprue. It is also useful in bilious affections ,and
as an antidote to poisons. It is used as a remedy for scorpion-sting.
For Heart Diseases
Arjuna Heart Tonic is a decoction is highly recommended by Ayurveda
physicians in heart diseases complicated with endocarditis, mitral
regurgitation, pericarditis, angina, etc. It is prescribed for all
sorts of conditions of cardiac failure and dropsy. The tonic made
from bark is believed to have a stimulant effect on the heart.
For Fractures and Wound Healing
For treatment of haemoptysis
Combine pulverized Arjuna bark with equal quantity of pulverized
red sandalwood, sugar and rice water. Take this internally.
For ulcers, sores, and skin diseases
Arjuna leaves are used for covering ulcers and sores externally.
An ointment prepared with Arjuna bark and honey is useful in acne.
For spematorrhoea and in gonorrhea
Prepare a decoction from Arjuna bark and white sandalwood. Take
this is for treating spematorrhoea and gonorrhea.
For phthisis
Soak powdered Arjuna bark in the leaf-juice of Adhatoda vasika.
Dry. Repeat this process seven times. Add honey, sugar-candy and
cow's ghee. Mix well. Take this for phthisis. It stops the blood
in the sputum and clears up the sores and cures them.
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