Health Benefits of Kakubha (Arjuna)
Arjuna is mentioned in the treatment of diseases like skin diseases, heart diseases, chronic wounds, respiratory diseases, eye diseases, liver disorders, urticaria, fractures, etc.
It has tannin, arachidic stearate, arjunic acid, arjunolic acids, betulinic, and ellagic acid, and many more.
It has cardiotonic, antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, analgesic, hepato-protective, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antiulcer, and many other properties.
Cardiac diseases: Arjuna leaves and fruits are used to cure heart conditions including ischemic heart disease and chronic heart failure.
Cellulitis: Taking the herb externally and internally, reduces cellulitis and inflammation caused by boils and abscesses.
Skin disease: Arjuna helps prevent acne and acne scars in addition to treating other skin-related issues.
Hyperlipidemia: Additionally, it helps cure hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia.
Bacterial and fungal skin infections: Skin infections can be prevented and treated using kakubha.
Wounds and cuts: Its bark powder can be applied topically to cuts and sores.
Liver diseases: It is effective for improving liver functions as well as liver disorders.
Bone fracture: Arjuna bark can help with fracture splinting, and formulations of it can speed up the healing process.
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