Arjuna Tree (Terminalia arjuna)
Scientific Name: Terminalia arjuna — Arjun tree.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent.
Height: 20–30 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades to over 100 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard, strong wood used for some construction and agricultural purposes.
Harvesting: Bark is collected for traditional medicinal preparations; sustainable harvesting helps protect mature trees.
Age to Harvest: Bark may be collected from mature trees after several years; there is no single standard harvesting age.
Products: Dried bark, herbal powders, extracts, and traditional preparations.
- History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Arjuna bark is used in Ayurveda, especially in traditional preparations associated with heart health.
Global Spread: Native to India and nearby South Asian regions; cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas.
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