English Name- Arjuna
Arjuna-(Terminalia) is a tree native to India.This is a common garden tree.
This tree is amember of combretaceae plant family. This is a large tree with white bark.The leaves are sub opposite,ovate-oblong, oblique at the base with twoglands at the top,beneath the blade. The flowers bloom in April to may.The flowers are in short axillary spikes bracteoles minute. The flwers are yellow in colour.
Usage-
The bark contains calcium and tannins.The bark is very useful for heart disease. The powderd bark is useful in bringing down high pulse rate to normal. The bark is used for Ayurvedic medicinal purpose.
Kown as in other language-
Hindi Name - Arjuna
Marathi Name- Arjuna
Gujrathi anme –arjun saiad
Tamil name –marutu Marunda
Kannada Name- Nimatti
Telugu Name-Maddichettu
Malyalam Name- Nirmaruttu
Sanskrit name –Arjuna
Botanical Name –Terminalia Arjuna
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