Terminalia Arjuna: Medicinal Uses and Properties
Discover the botanical details, therapeutic benefits, and traditional uses of Terminalia Arjuna, a potent tree known for its cardiac support and healing properties. Explore its morphology, chemical constituents, and pharmacological actions, along with practical applications in various health conditions.
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BOTANICAL NAME AND FAMILY TERMINALIA ARJUNA W. & A.COMBRATACEAE. KULA Haritakikula GANAS TOLD IN CLASSICS Caraka: Ka yaskanda, Udardapra amana Su ruta: Nyagrodh di, Salasar di. NAMES IN OTHER LANGUAGES: LANGUAGES NAME English. Arjun. Hindi Arjuna Kannada Matti Marathi Sadaru
Paryayanama Paryayanama Dhavala- The external layer of bark is white in colour. Indradru- Tree is a very potent medicine. Nadisarja- Usually found in river banks. Kakubha- A large tree covers large area. Partha, Veeravriksha- A potent tree. Swetavaha- Bark is white in colour. Hrudrogavairi Very useful in cardiac problem.
Morphology Morphology A large tree with huge buttressed trunk and horizontally spreading branches. Bark- Smooth, grey, Sap wood is reddish white and heart wood is brown. Leaves- Sub opposite, 10-15 cm long, oblong or eliptic oblong, short petiole and 2 glands are present at the base of leaf. Inflorescence- Short axillary spikes or terminal panicle. Flowers- sessile. Fruits- Drupe.
Upayukta anga- Twak ( bark) Chemical constituents- Tannins, Arjunic acid, Arjunone Calcium , Magnesium salts
RASAPANCHAKA RASAPANCHAKA Rasa Ka aya. Vip ka Katu Guna Ruksa and Laghu Virya Sheeta Prabh va Hrdya Do akarma: Kaphapitta maka. Rogaghnakarma (Pharmacological action): Hrdya, kaphaghna, visaghna, ksayagna, raktavikarahara, medhya, vranaropana, pitaghna, mehaghna, stambana, balya and jvaraghna.
Amayikaprayoga 1. In all types of hrdroga k irap ka is administered 2. In raktapitta it acts as vasoconstrictor because of calcium content. useful as rakta stambaka. 3. In asthibhagna, Arjuna twak c rna and L ks mixed with Guggulu and pounded with ghrta is given. It promotes union of the fracture. The pathya should be milk and ghee 4. In kustha, bath is given with Khadira, Aragvadha and Arjuna and same may be given internally. 5. In vrana, the leaves of Kadamba. Arjuna, Nimba, Patali, Pippali and Arka are useful for covering the wound
Mtr (Dose): C rna 3 to 6 gms. Ksirapaka 10 to 30 ml. Kwatha 50 to 100 ml. Swarasa 10 to 20 ml Au adhayoga (Formulations): 1. P rth dyarishta. 2. Arjuna ghrta 3. Kakubh di c rna. 4. N g rjun bhera rasa 5. Arjun rista. Substitutes and Adultrants: Bark of other species of TERMINALIA are found as an adultrant. Among these the bark of TERMINALIA alata Heyne ,. T. tomentosa W. and A. most common. The main distinguishing character of the adulterant is a rough, cracked or fissured external surface of dark brown colour and longitudinally striated inner surfaceof Terminalia
