Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) Trees for Sale: Bring Home the Power of Ancient Ayurvedic Healing
- Common name:
- White Murdah, Arjuna Myrobalan
- Regional name:
- Marathi - Arjun, Hindi - Arjuna, Bengali - Arjhan, Gujarati - Sadado, Kannada - Maddi, Marathi - Sanmadat, Punjabi - Arjan, Sanskrit - Arjuna, Tamil - Vellamatta, Telugu - Yerramaddi, Urdu - Arjan
- Category:
- Trees, Medicinal Plants
- Family:
- Combretaceae or Terminalia family
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Introduction
- Arjuna is a large, evergreen tree native to India, with a wide range of medicinal and therapeutic properties. The bark, leaves, and fruits have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.
Plant Description
- Scientific name: Terminalia arjuna
- Common names: Arjuna, Arjun tree, White Marudah
- Family: Combretaceae
- Origin: India and South Asia
- Height: Up to 60-80 feet
- Leaves: Oblong or elliptic, 4-6 inches long, with a smooth texture
- Flowers: Small, yellowish-white, clustered in panicles
- Fruits: Ovoid or oblong, 1-1.5 inches long, with a five-winged appearance
Plantation and Growing
- Climate: Prefers tropical to subtropical climates, with moderate to high rainfall
- Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile loam
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings, or air layering
- Spacing: 20-25 feet apart to allow for proper growth
Care and Maintenance
- Watering: Regular, deep watering during the growing season, with reduced frequency in winter
- Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and late summer
- Pruning: Prune to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and maintain the desired shape
- Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant to pests and diseases, but may be affected by caterpillars, fungal infections, or root rot
Benefits and Uses
- Medicinal: Bark is used to treat cardiovascular diseases, ulcers, diabetes, and skin disorders; leaves have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
- Timber: Wood is durable and resistant to pests, making it suitable for construction, furniture, and carving
- Erosion control: Arjuna trees help stabilize soil and prevent erosion in riverbanks and coastal areas
- Wildlife habitat: The tree provides shelter and food for various bird and animal species
- Cultural and spiritual significance: The Arjuna tree holds a special place in Indian mythology and is associated with the hero Arjuna from the Mahabharata epic