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Arjunaarishta

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Arjunarishta

Arjunaarishta is used to treat Heart related problems and Breathing problems. It is a blood purifier tonic as well.[1]

Researchers have reported patients with Ischemic heart diseases benefited with bark extract from Terminalia arjuna has similar favorable antioxidant effect as vitamin E when given in doses of 500 mg/day.

Researchers found that the plant with its arjunic and terminic acids, glycosides and antioxidants, decreased the frequency of angina when given in doses of 500mg every 8 hrs. for 1 week. The dose also decreased the need per isosorbide dinitrate, an antianginal prescription medication. Arjunolic acid, an Arjuna triterpene and a potent part of the Arjuna bark, may also offer cardiac protection

Indications

Cardiac Disease

Dose

4 tsf 2 times with equal quantity of water

Ingredients

Terminalia arjuna, Vitis vinifera, Woodfordia fruticosa, Jaggery etc.

References

  1. ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.73, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru.