Arjuna

Botanical Source

Stem bark of plant Terminalia arjuna W. &A. belonging to family Combretaceae.

Common Names

Hindi- Arjuna; Gujarati- Saadalo.

Sanskrit Synonyms

Veeravruksha, Dhavala, Kakubh, Paarth, Swetavah.

Botanical Description

Chemical Constituents

Tannins, sitosterol, ellagic acid; fridelin and arjunitin glycosides.

Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa : Kashaya

Guna : Laghu, Ruksha

Veerya : Sheeta

Vipaaka : Katu

Prabhava : Hrudya

Actions

Raktastambhana, Vrunaropana, Sandhaneeya, Jwaraghna.

Uses

Medoroga, Vruna, Hrudroga, Kshatakshaya, Prameha, Trusha, Yyanga.

Part Used : Stem Bark.

Dose : Decoction 50-100ml, Powder of bark 3-6gm.

Formulation

Arjunarishta, Arjuna ghruta, Kakubhaadi churna, Arjuna ksheera paaka.