Arjuna is most famous as a natural heart tonic and has been extensively studied for its effects on the cardiovascular system;
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- Strengthens Heart Muscles: Arjuna helps to tone and strengthen the physical heart muscle (myocardium), which improves the heart’s pumping capacity (ejection fraction) and overall function.
- Improves Blood Circulation: It aids in dilating blood vessels, which enhances coronary artery blood flow and helps maintain healthy circulation throughout the body.
- Manages Blood Pressure: The herb has mild hypotensive (blood pressure-lowering) properties, which can help in managing high blood pressure and reducing stress on the heart.
- Lowers Cholesterol: Studies suggest it can significantly reduce total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels while potentially increasing HDL (good) cholesterol. This action helps prevent the buildup of plaque in arteries (atherosclerosis).
- Reduces Angina and Palpitations: It can help decrease the frequency of anginal attacks (chest pain) and calm irregular heartbeats or palpitations.
