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Arjuna tree
The arjuna (Artocarpus integrifolia, syn. Morinda citrifolia), also known as nagarmukhi, arjuna (Kannada), arjuna, Kakadu, and jackfruit, is a large tree in the family Moraceae. It is native to the warmer parts of the Indian subcontinent, where it grows in dense forests, and as a second associate in deciduous, semi-evergreen, and evergreen woodlands. Arjuna is also cultivated as an ornamental tree, with numerous cultivars grown around the world.
The arjuna tree is a large tree, with a height up to and diameter at breast height up to. Its oval-shaped leaves are green and measure on average. It flowers in May–June, with small, usually pinkish-white flowers. Its fruit is the largest edible fruit known in the Moraceae family. The arjuna tree is a hardy evergreen tree, with relatively strong limbs. Its bark is smooth, grey, or reddish.
The fruit of the arjuna is a large, egg-shaped drupe, in diameter, with a hard, brownish, fibrous shell. The edible flesh is orange-yellow or pinkish and has an intense, sweet-sour flavor. It has a high carbohydrate and protein content and is used as fresh fruit or a dried spice. It is harvested from the tree in the monsoon season.
As with many other fruits, the arjuna is eaten directly, or as part of various dishes like curries, sweets, yogurt, and beverages. It is eaten fresh and preserved as dried fruit, and the fruit is an important component of cuisine in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Indian subcontinent, and Malaysia. The tree is known by a wide variety of local names; common names include Kakadu and pokkali. There are two subspecies of the arjuna tree: A. glandulosa subsp. glandulosa, and A. glandulosa subsp. arjuna.
Uses (Arjun tree benefits)
Arjun tree fruit benefits :
The arjuna fruit is cooked and eaten either fresh or preserved in salt or syrup. During winter, the fruit is popular in Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh as a cold snack. It is used as a spice in cuisine, or to make dishes like kopi (porridge), kheer (rice pudding), arjuna halwa, and sago pudding. The arjuna fruit is one of the five main ingredients of curries in Sri Lanka, alongside peanuts, onions, tomato, and chilies.
It is also used as a food supplement or a tonic. The dried fruit is marketed as a food additive, and as a food spice in food products like biscuits, snack bars, and chocolates. It is also made into jelly.
Arjun tree medicinal uses :
The arjuna tree is also used as a source of medicine and herbal remedies. In Ayurveda and traditional medicine, arjuna is used to treat diabetes, arthritis, insomnia, poor appetite, and low immunity. The root is also used as a purgative, in the treatment of piles and dysentery. The resin (gum) is used as an insect repellent and a mouthwash for rheumatism and mouth diseases. The inner bark of the tree is also used to cure wounds, skin diseases, and snakebites.
It is used in the traditional system of medicine, both in eastern and western systems of medicine. It is used in the treatment of cold, cough, fever, constipation, headache, and eye diseases. The bark of this plant is chewed, ground, and used in decoction form. It is also used in combination with other herbs in Ayurveda. The leaves of this plant are used as an antiseptic, and the bark of the tree is used for cough. The bark of the tree is generally chewed in the Indian traditional system of medicine. In modern Ayurveda, it is generally used for liver problems, headaches, cough, and cold. The fresh bark is cooked and eaten as tea. The bark is also boiled in water and given to patients with fever and digestive problems. It is found that the aqueous extract of bark of Arjuna is useful in the treatment of cancer. It is used as an emollient and as an anti-rheumatic and anti-arthritic in the treatment of painful joints.
Medicinal uses The tree is used in the following medicinal contexts. A.B. Keith states that the bark and leaves of Arjuna are considered good for internal and external bleeding.
The bark of the Arjuna tree is used in India as a home remedy for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The bark is chewed by the sufferer. During bleeding, the bark is applied to the affected area.
Arjun tree skin benefits :
Arjuna is also believed to treat skin diseases and eczema.
Arjuna is also regarded as a remedy for dysentery and stomach disorders.
It is also used in folk medicine to treat piles. The fresh bark of the tree is cut and then applied to the area. The inner bark is boiled and then drunk for the cure of piles.
Arjun tree leaves benefits :
The leaves of the Arjuna tree are used in Ayurveda as a treatment for cuts and wounds.
Arjuna is used in Ayurveda as a treatment for fever. The leaves are soaked in milk and an emulsion is prepared. This emulsion is then smeared on the head, which is thought to treat a fever.
The leaf powder of Arjuna is used in Hindu practice to prevent miscarriage.
The leaf juice of the tree is used in Ayurveda to treat coughs, colds, and fever.
Externally, the leaf powder of the plant is used as a treatment for ulcers and snakebite. It is mixed with flour and then pressed on the affected area.
The dried bark of the plant is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery.
Arjun tree bark benefits/Arjun tree bark uses :
The bark of the arjuna tree can be used to cure animal diseases. The root is also used in the treatment of rheumatism.
The outer bark is very durable and is extensively used to make ropes and belts for use in agriculture and fishing industries. A few trees are used for the manufacture of ropes.
Wood is extensively used to make musical instruments. The wood is used to make the traditional drum called Khattak.
Arjun tree leaves benefits :
The leaves of the Arjuna tree are used in Ayurveda as a treatment for cuts and wounds.
Arjuna is used in Ayurveda as a treatment for fever. The leaves are soaked in milk and an emulsion is prepared. This emulsion is then smeared on the head, which is thought to treat a fever.
The leaf powder of Arjuna is used in Hindu practice to prevent miscarriage.
The leaf juice of the tree is used in Ayurveda to treat coughs, colds, and fever.
Externally, the leaf powder of the plant is used as a treatment for ulcers and snakebite. It is mixed with flour and then pressed on the affected area.
The dried bark of the plant is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery.
Industry
Trees with large trunks are highly sought after for use in building wooden furniture and houses. Arjuna wood is known for being tough and durable. Wood is a highly preferred wood for shipbuilding. The heartwood of the tree is commonly used in shipbuilding for making heavy and fast ships that resist the harsh, rough sea conditions.
Arjuna tree benefits, and its medicinal uses, are described in ancient Indian literature. Some of the benefits of the arjuna tree, as described in Vedic literature, are highlighted in the following.
History
Arjuna tree is thought to have originated in Iran and spread to India through the Himalayas. Arjuna's name is derived from two Sanskrit words arjū and anu. Arjū means "unattached" or "unconquerable" while and is derived from the verb and which means "to grow". In Vedic literature, there is no mention of the fruit of this tree but only the bark. Arjuna is one of the major trees described in ancient Indian literature. It is believed to be well over 2000 years old. It is often confused with a species of Acacia, the neem tree.
Arjuna's use has been recorded in the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, and the Vedas. It has been listed as an important tree in the sacred grove of the Indus River Valley, in western India. According to the Atharvaveda, Arjuna is found in central India. The Puranas mention this tree's medicinal properties. The Bhavishya-Purana mentions it as a tree that is very beneficial for health. In the Atharvaveda, Arjuna is referred to as a type of neem tree (Aesculapia species).
Description
This tree is a member of the order Fabales. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to in height.
Its large leaves are bipinnate. It bears clusters of oval, oblong, or obovate flowers. It has one flower at the ends of the branches. Its flowers, which are greenish-white in color, are found between March and July. The fruits are greenish-yellow when they first come out. They have an oval or oblong shape. The plant bears oval, black or red-colored, or sometimes greenish pods.
The tree is distributed from the Himalayas to Bangladesh.
Arjun tree bark benefits/Arjun tree bark uses :
The bark of the arjuna tree can be used to cure animal diseases. The root is also used in the treatment of rheumatism.
The outer bark is very durable and is extensively used to make ropes and belts for use in agriculture and fishing industries. A few trees are used for the manufacture of ropes.
Wood is extensively used to make musical instruments. The wood is used to make the traditional drum called Khattak.