Tuesday, January 29, 2013

TERMINALIA ARJUNA: Herbal Aryuvedic Heart medicine

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TERMINALIA

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Amandier Indien, Amandier Tropical, Arjan des Indes, Arjuna, Axjun Argun, Badamier, Badamier GĂ©ant, Baheda, Bahera, Bala Harade, Balera, Behada, Beleric Myrobalan, Belleric Myrobalan, Belliric Myrobalan, Bhibitaki, Bibhitak, Bibitaki, Carambole ...
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Terminalia is a tree. Three species of terminalia are used for medicine. These species are Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia bellerica, and Terminalia chebula.

In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Terminalia arjuna has been used to balance the three “humors”: kapha, pitta, and vata. It has also been used for asthma, bile duct disorders, scorpion stings, and poisonings.

The bark of Terminalia arjuna has been used in India for more than 3000 years, primarily as a heart remedy. An Indian physician named Vagbhata has been credited as the first to use this product for heart conditions in the seventh century A.D. Research on terminalia has been going on since the 1930s, but studies have provided mixed results. Its role, if any, in heart disease still remains uncertain.

Nevertheless, people today use Terminalia arjuna for disorders of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), including heart disease and related chest pain, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. It is also used as “a water pill,” and for earaches, dysentery, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), diseases of the urinary tract, and to increase sexual desire.

Terminalia bellerica and Terminalia chebula are both used for high cholesterol and digestive disorders, including both diarrhea and constipation, and indigestion. They have also been used for HIV infection.

Terminalia bellerica is used to protect the liver and to treat respiratory conditions, including respiratory tract infections, cough, and sore throat.

Terminalia chebula is used for dysentery.

Terminalia bellerica and Terminalia chebula are used as a lotion for sore eyes.

Terminalia chebula is also used topically as a mouthwash and gargle.

Intravaginally, Terminalia chebula is used as a douche for treating vaginal infections.

In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Terminalia bellerica has been used as a "health-harmonizer" in combination with Terminalia chebula and Emblica officinalis. This combination is also used to lower cholesterol and to prevent death of heart tissue.

How does it work?

Terminalia contains ingredients that help stimulate the heart. It might also help the heart by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.

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Reason for taking: General Health & Wellness
7/15/2012 2:55:51 PM
Reviewer: Malikovski, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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To start with my family for 3 generations, as known to me,approx 95% have been reported to have high BP,cholestremia,heart problems.Most died of heart attack usually having first attack near age 40.My younger brother had first by-pass at age 38 & 2nd at 48 while he is awaiting transplant,in UK,as 3rd BPass is not possible.And I am the only smoker in family history. My maternal grand father was ... Show Full Comment
Reason for taking: General Health & Wellness
1/26/2011 11:51:38 AM
Reviewer: Heart Shield , 45-54 Male (Consumer)
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Reason for taking: General Health & Wellness
4/8/2010 4:08:54 PM
Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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Due to history of heart disease on maternal side, I take Terminalia Arjuna as well Guggul. I believe the Arjuna has helped improve my heart's performance - although I should go for a stress test soon. I think it has also reduced atrial fibrillation. Like the Guggul I use Nature's Formulary - it is made in USA - makes me feel safer. they are at naturesformulary.com

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