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Its name is also associated with \u2018Arjuna\u2019 one of the heroes of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The pale white bark of the Arjuna tree \u2018moults\u2019 off naturally once a year; its new skin bringing new life. It is harvested when the tree is mature, thus attesting to its ability to prolong life, protect the elderly and strengthen the heart.","key_benefits":"Reduces cholesterol\r\nReduces inflammation of skin\r\nWound healing\r\nImproves liver function","how_does_it_feel":"Arjuna is a large evergreen tree with typically pink-grey bark that peels away from the main frame of the trunk. It can grow up to 25 metres in height. The leaves can reach lengths of 15cm and the flowers are cup-shaped and a pale yellow. The fruits are fibrous and woody and shaped into five \u2018wings\u2019 appearing between September and November. 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