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Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWArjuna is a traditional rejuvenative and tonic for the heart. It regulates blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tone. It improves circulation, maintains healthy cholesterol, and reduces inflammation. Arjuna strengthens skin & vessels, and improves their elasticity. It is thus a potent herb to reduce atherosclerosis and anti-aging. Topically, it speeds the healing process of wounds, including diabetic ulcers and fractures. Its circulation improving, anti-inflammatory and astringent qualities clear acne and UTI infections. It especially reduces oxidation in the liver (hepatoprotective). Its astringency can help with menorrhagia and spermatorrhea. Arjuna is traditionally used to promote emotional balance. It is said to mend a 'broken heart' and to impart courage and strengthen the will. As a cold, astringent blood mover, Arjuna is similar to Manjistha. However, it is more astringent than Manjistha. While Manjistha has affinity for the female reproductive tract, Arjuna is a heart tonic. Arjuna reduces Kapha in the lungs. SUGGESTED USE
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The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Arjuna: NAUSEATINGBrings about feelings of unease and discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied with the involuntary urge to vomit.EMETICAn herb that causes vomiting and nausea.CONSTIPATIVEAn herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.ANTIBACTERIALHerbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.ANTIPYRETICReduces a fever / febrifuge.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.CALMS-HEARTAn herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'STRONG CARDIAC-TONIC Strengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency. ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.ANTIOXIDANTAn antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.VESSEL-TONICAn herb that improves the tone and integrity of blood vessel walls. This is helpful in easy bruising.HYPOTENSIVEAn herb that lowers blood pressure.STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.BONE-TONICAn herb that strengthens the bones and joints.ANTHOCYANINSAnthocyanins are a type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect.FLAVONOIDSFlavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.POLYPHENOLSPolyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Arjuna with these FoodsTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAntibacterial, Hepatoprotective, Vulnerary, Alterative, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, Bone-tonic, Skin-tonicTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, Bone-tonic, Skin-tonic, Antibacterial, Hepatoprotective, VulneraryHibiscus Hibiscus has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Hypotensive, Styptic, Constipative, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Skin-tonicCranberry Cranberry has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Antioxidant, Refrigerant, Alterative, Constipative, Styptic, Anti-inflammatoryCilantro Cilantro has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Antipyretic, Refrigerant, Alterative, Diuretic, StypticGarlic (raw) Garlic (raw) has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Hypotensive, Antibacterial, Expectorant, Vulnerary, Decongestant, HypolipidemicChickweed Chickweed has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Refrigerant, Hepatoprotective, Vulnerary, Alterative, HypolipidemicCranberry Juice Cranberry Juice has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Constipative, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Antioxidant, StypticGreen Plantain Green Plantain has these Actions in CommonStyptic, Anti-inflammatory, Constipative, Antipyretic, Hypotensive, Calms-heartPomegranate Pomegranate has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Skin-tonic, Antioxidant, StypticAloe Vera Gel Aloe Vera Gel has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Skin-tonic, Antibacterial, Vulnerary, Alterative, HypolipidemicCompare Arjuna with these Herb SupplementsBhringaraj Bhringaraj has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Anti-inflammatory, Skin-tonic, Bone-tonic, Vessel-tonic, Calms-heart, Vulnerary, Diuretic, EmeticGinkgo Ginkgo has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Hypotensive, Anti-inflammatory, Vessel-tonic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cardiac-tonic, DiureticVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonConstipative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Alterative, Vessel-tonic, Calms-heartPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Nauseating, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cardiac-tonic, Diuretic, EmeticAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Antipyretic, Cardiac-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Refrigerant, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Styptic, Anti-inflammatorySage, Red Sage, Red has these Actions in CommonVessel-tonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cardiac-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, HypotensiveNeem Leaf Neem Leaf has these Actions in CommonAntibacterial, Antipyretic, Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Refrigerant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Anti-inflammatoryHawthorne Berry & Flower Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in CommonVessel-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Calms-heart, Cardiac-tonic, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, HypotensiveGoldenseal Goldenseal has these Actions in CommonVulnerary, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antipyretic, Decongestant, Refrigerant, Vessel-tonicMotherwort Motherwort has these Actions in CommonHypotensive, Vessel-tonic, Vulnerary, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Calms-heart, Cardiac-tonic, DiureticTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSArjuna may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.WHAT'S NEXT? Look for similar items by category Herbs-and-Formulas, Pitta-Reducing, Respiratory-Health, Skin-Care, Bone-Joint, Heart-Circulation-Blood |
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