Take Arjuna for a Healthy Heart

terminalia arjunaArjuna is a tree that grows naturally in India. These trees are known to grow as high as a hundred feet. The bark is the part of the tree used for medicinal purposes. The bark is most beneficial for cardiovascular health and it's known as one of the main heart tonics in traditional ayurvedic medicine. In addition to heart health, the bark has various minerals and other compounds which make it useful for treating other conditions as well. Conditions such as diarrhea,dysentery, edema, hemorrhages, and skin problems like eczema.

Other Health Benefits

This herb is known to be especially beneficial for a few specific health concerns, which include the following:

Heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and chest pain - The major benefit of this herb and the main reason why most people use it is for heart health. Taking this herb promotes a healthy heart because it improves the functioning of the heart muscle. It's believed that terminalia arjuna,as it's also called, helps improve the pumping power of the heart because it contains compounds called saponin glycosides. It also has substances which help strengthen blood vessel walls. These characteristics combined with its antioxidant properties make it one of the best herbs to take for a strong and healthy heart. But its list of health benefits don't stop there. There are many secondary health conditions which crop up when someone has an unhealthy heart. Conditions like hypertension, angina, and atherosclerosis all can be improved when overall heart health improves.

Gonorrhea and chlamydia - Recent research done at Arizona State University has found that a chemical contained in this herb called luteolin fights against the bacteria that causes gonorrhea. Since chlamydia is caused by a related microorganism, this herb can help kill two birds with one stone.

Considerations and Uses

This herb is most readily available in standardized capsule form and it's usually blended together with other heart healthy herbs such as hawthorn and garlic. If you're looking to maintain or improve your heart health in a natural way, arjuna is worth looking into. My only caution is that if you're currently taking prescription medication for a heart issue, you should talk to your doctor first.



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