Health Benefits of Marutham pattai (Podi) / Arjun Tree Bark Powder :
For Heart
♦ Arjuna contains many powerful antioxidants including gallic acid, ellagic acid and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s).
♦ These flavonoids, in particular the OPC’s, have been found to protect the heart from damaging oxidative stress
For Liver and Kidney
♦ It protects the liver and kidneys by increasing antioxidative activities and is especially indicated in the treatment of liver cirrhosis.
High Blood pressure
♦ Arjuna Bark contracts blood vessels due to its astringent action first, but then affects heartbeat and lowers the blood pressure