Plant Id : 374
Plant Name : Arjuna
Scientific Name : Terminalia arjuna
Family Name : Combretaceae
Location : Botanical Garden
Properties : Vagbhata mentions arjuna in the treatment of wounds, hemorrhages and ulcers, applied topically as a powder. The Arjuna plant (lat. Terminalia arjuna) has traditionally been used to treat heart disease for centuries, which is why it got the nickname “Guardian of the heart.”Arjuna is a well-known heart tonic, and treated as panacea for all the problems, diseases and disorders of heart. It possesses the special properties of strengthening the heart muscles thereby treats cardiovascular ailments In nut shell, it is the Ramban for all the heart problems. It is also good for asthma, hypertension and kidney stones. Arjuna is the best known ayurvedic herb for the heart.
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