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Arjuna · Arjuna
Terminalia arjuna — The pale bark of the riverside Arjuna tree is Ayurveda-s premier heart tonic (Hridya), traditionally simmered in milk as Ksheerapaka to strengthen cardiac muscle.
Classical properties (Dravyaguna)
Rasa (taste): Astringent
Virya (potency): Cooling
Vipaka (post-digestive): Pungent
Dosha effect: Pacifies Pitta and Kapha
Parts used: Bark
Key benefits
- Tones the heart muscle
- Supports healthy blood pressure and cholesterol
- Helps healing of fractures (classical use)
- Astringent for bleeding disorders
Conditions this herb helps with
Each links to our full guide — causes, home remedies, diet and when to see a doctor.
How to use at home
Simmer one teaspoon of bark powder in a cup of milk and half a cup of water till reduced to one cup; drink at bedtime.
Typical safe range: 3-6 g bark powder daily
Precautions: Heart disease needs a physician — use Arjuna as support alongside, never instead of, prescribed cardiac care. Always inform your physician about herbs you take alongside prescribed medicines, and never stop prescriptions on your own.