{"product_id":"arjun-chhal-powder","title":"Pure Arjun Chhal Powder 100g — Arjuna Bark","description":"\u003cp\u003eArjuna has one clear identity in Ayurveda. Where most classical herbs are used across many systems, arjun chhal is the bark that texts single out for the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is pure bark of \u003cem\u003eTerminalia arjuna\u003c\/em\u003e, dried and ground, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Arjun Chhal Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe arjuna is a tall tree found across India, recognisable by its smooth pale bark that sheds in sheets. That bark is the part used. It is stripped, dried and ground — and because the tree sheds naturally, harvesting need not kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts use is documented in the \u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita\u003c\/em\u003e and it has been described the same way for close to two thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe heart tonic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArjuna is classified in Ayurveda as \u003cem\u003ehridya\u003c\/em\u003e — a herb for the heart. This is its principal and best-documented traditional use, and it is why the bark is still widely taken today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupporting circulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used alongside the above to support healthy circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength and stamina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven to support physical endurance, which follows from its traditional cardiac use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSkin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bark is astringent and is used externally in pastes for the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArjun ksheerpak — the classical preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the method the texts describe, and it is worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e arjuna powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 cup milk\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 cup water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer on a low flame until only the \u003cstrong\u003e1 cup of milk\u003c\/strong\u003e remains — the water should boil away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and drink warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it on an empty stomach in the morning, or at night before bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon in warm water, morning and evening. Simpler, if less traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a kadha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 teaspoon simmered in 2 cups of water until reduced to one cup. Strain and drink warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ teaspoon (about 1.5g) once a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 teaspoon (about 3g), once or twice a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpty stomach, morning or before bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditionally taken over months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any heart condition or take any medication for blood pressure, heart rhythm, cholesterol or blood thinning, \u003cstrong\u003espeak to your doctor before taking arjuna\u003c\/strong\u003e. It should never be used in place of prescribed treatment, and it may interact with cardiac medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Arjuna\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale pinkish-brown to light tan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very dark powder suggests old or poorly stored bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctly astringent\u003c\/strong\u003e — it dries the mouth. That astringency is the herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinely sifted\u003c\/strong\u003e, without visible woody splinters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark only\u003c\/strong\u003e on the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed pack with a manufacturing date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk or water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMilk, as ksheerpak, is the classical preparation and the one the texts specify. Water is acceptable and quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with my heart medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot without asking your doctor. This matters more with arjuna than with most herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before it does anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a long-term tonic, traditionally taken over months rather than weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning or night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEither. Empty stomach is what matters more than the time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it make my mouth dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArjuna bark is high in tannins and strongly astringent. That is normal and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayurveda Amrita\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSSAI Licence No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22226112000739\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you have a heart condition, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54225086873897,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/arjunchal1.jpg?v=1790260664","url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/products\/arjun-chhal-powder","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}