MEDICINAL USES OF ARJUNA (Terminalia arjuna Roxb.): A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Vijay Bhushan Sharma, Dr. Manish Kumar Soni, Dr. Jagdish Mohan Onkar and Dr. Omprakash Sharma
ABSTRACT
Arjuna also called Arjun Tree and Botanically Terminalia arjuna is medicinal plant mainly used for heart diseases due to its cardioprotective and cardiostrenghening properties. It strengthens cardiac muscle and normalizes (mainly reduce) heart beat. In addition, it is a good source of minerals, which helps to prevent bone loss and improve bone mineral density. It has ulcer protection action, so it is used for ulcer treatment, especially indicated for peptic ulcers. It stops bleeding. It reduces the frequency of urination, so it is beneficial in polyuria. It has astringent action, so it is helpful in the management of leucorrhea.
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