Anacardium occidentale Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Anacardium occidentale Linn.belongs to Anacardiaceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Cashew nut.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Kaju.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Anacardium occidentale Linn. are Alterative, Anaesthetic, Anthelmintic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Counter-Irritant, Demulcent, Emollient, Nutritive, Purgative, Vermifuge.

Oil:

  • Antidote
  • Emollient


    • Bark:
  • Alterative


    • Fruit (seeds):
  • Anaesthetic
  • Anti-diarrhoeal


    • Kernel:
  • Demulcent
  • Emollient
  • Nutritive


    • Indications

    The Indications of Oil of Anacardium occidentale Linn. are Spermatorrhoea, Sexual Debility, Irritant poisons.

    The Indications of Fruit (seeds) of Anacardium occidentale Linn. are Leprosy, Psoriasis, Warts, Obstinate Ulcers, Corns, Ringworm.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Anacardium occidentale Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Anacardium occidentale Linn. is moist and warm.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Anacardium occidentale Linn..

    Compound Preparations

    Anacardium occidentale Linn. is used in the preparation of Halwa Badam, Halwa kaju compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb2.000g - 25.000g

    Herb's Description

    Anacardium occidentale Linn. is a tree, 40 ft long, is evergreen, and errect
    Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Bark. Texture is rough.
    Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Fruit: smooth in texture, kidney shaped. Curious fruit, fleshy portion known as cashew apple. The drupaceous nut is greenish-grey. The oleaginous shell or pericarp is hard, smooth and shining.It is thick and cellular and contains an acrid oily juice.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of Tropical America. It occurs in India, Philippine Island, South east Asia, Sri Lanka.
    Taste:
    Fruit: Sweet,Tasty

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use is considered as harmful for individuals with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Anacardium occidentale Linn.. (work in progress)