Botanical name: Terminalia Arjuna

For anxiety: According to one study, Arjuna bark can significantly reduce chest discomfort by lowering cortisol (stress hormone). Arjuna can also help those with stable angina since it lowers blood pressure, manages HDL levels, and increases exercise tolerance.

For inflammation of the airways (bronchitis): Arjuna can help manage lung problems such as cough, asthma, and bronchitis, and as per Ayurveda, various lung problems such as bronchitis.
Other Benefits Of Arjuna Bark

1. Arjuna has an astringent effect that detoxifies the blood. Its homeostatic qualities aid in controlling exacerbated pitta states and relieving bleeding problems.

2. This herb’s general cleansing effect helps clean urinary infections (UTIs).

3. It can control the hormonal cycle and support the uterus in females. It is prescribed for endometriosis, fibroids, cysts, and various hormonal abnormalities. In addition, this plant can lessen excessive menorrhagia bleeding.

4. Arjuna has a powerful balancing impact on the body’s pitta and Kapha doshas, aiding in healing ulcers and wounds.

5. This herb is mainly known for its cholesterol-lowering effect. However, it can be suitable for atherosclerosis, in which cholesterol plaques block arteries in one or multiple sites.

6. The tannins in Arjuna extracts act as beneficial anti-oxidants for the body, which is very important for the cardiac muscles and is abundantly found in Arjuna tree bark. When someone has angina or is at risk of getting it, it stabilises the heart.

7. Arjuna bark is boiled with milk and used as the ultimate remedy. It can also benefit patients with fractured bones this tonic aids in hastening bone healing.