Home Remedies Using Arjuna Tree (Terminalia arjuna)
Arjuna bark, derived from the Terminalia arjuna tree, has been a cornerstone in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Known for its cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, Arjuna is widely used to treat heart ailments, bone fractures, bleeding disorders, and skin conditions. Here are some effective home remedies using Arjuna bark to boost your health naturally.
Boil 10 grams of Arjuna bark powder in 2 cups of water until reduced to half. Strain the decoction and consume it with ½ teaspoon of jaggery and 1 teaspoon of honey to relieve osteoporosis and age-related fatigue.
Shallow fry Arjuna bark powder and wheat flour in cow's ghee, add jaggery and water to achieve a semi-liquid consistency. Consume this mixture with milk daily as a general health tonic.
Boil 1 part milk with 2 parts water, add Arjuna bark, and simmer until only milk remains. Drink this decoction to support cardiac health and manage heart conditions.
Soak a small piece of Arjuna bark overnight. In the morning, mix it with honey and consume it on an empty stomach. This is beneficial for internal bleeding and haemorrhage.
Prepare a paste of Arjuna bark powder and water, and apply it over closed eyelids to relieve conjunctivitis and eye inflammation.
To promote healing of wounds such as diabetic foot and varicose ulcers, cleanse the affected area with a decoction made from Arjuna bark and Nimba (Azadirachta indica) leaves.
Rinse the affected area with Arjuna bark decoction to reduce swelling and pain caused by haemorrhoids.
Mix Arjuna bark powder, Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), and honey into a paste. Apply to the face to reduce freckles, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation.
Combine wheat flour and Arjuna bark powder with ghee, and apply to fractured areas to help in bone regeneration and strength.
Mix Arjuna bark powder with milk or treacle water and consume twice daily post-meals. It helps heal bruises, fractures, and internal injuries.
Mix Arjuna bark powder with curd water and drink it in the morning to cure diarrhea and dysentery.
For those suffering from hemoptysis and ulcers, a recommended remedy is a mixture of Arjuna bark powder, sandalwood powder, and sugar taken with rice water.
Soak mature Arjuna leaves in water overnight. Mash and apply the water to your hair. Rinse after 10 minutes to improve hair texture and shine.
Mix equal parts of Arjuna, Pterocarpus marsupium, and Bael bark. Take 3-4 pinches of this powder with water every morning on an empty stomach to manage type 2 diabetes, neuropathy, and numbness.
Drink 4 to 8 teaspoons of Arjuna kwath, diluted with equal milk or water, once or twice daily after food. It helps relieve bronchitis and other lung conditions.
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