Semecarpus anacardium Linn.
Semecarpus anacardium Linn. belongs to Anacardiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Hab-ul-Feham, Hab-ul-Qalb.
The English names for this herb are Marking Nut Tree, Oriental Cashew.
The Urdu names for this herb are Bhilanwan, Bhilawan, Biladar.
Description
Semecarpus anacardium Linn.. A moderate-sized deciduous tree, reaching up to a height of 12-15 m and a girth of 1.25 m. Bark dark brown, rough; leaves large, simple, 17.5-60.0 cm. x 10.0-30.0 cm, obovate-oblong; flowers small, dull greenish-yellow, dioecious, in .terminal panicles; drupes 2.5 cm long, obliquely ovoid, smooth and shining, black when ripe, situated on a fleshy orange coloured receptac!e
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. are Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-epileptic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-gout, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-leprotic, Anti-leucodermal, Anti-neuralgic, Anti-paralytic, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Anti-syphilitic, Anti-tumor, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Caustic, Cephalic Tonic, Cholagogue, Counter-Irritant, Desiccative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Escharotic, Muscle Tonic, Nervine Tonic, Nutritive, Resolvent, Respiratory Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vesicant.
The pharmacological actions of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Fruit are Anti-inflammatory, Resolvent, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Oil are Anti-septic, Cholagogue, Digestive, Escharotic, Stimulant, Vesicant.
The pharmacological actions of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Seed Kernel are Appetitive, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Nutritive, Respiratory Stimulant.
Indications
The indication of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. is Memory Weakness.
The indications of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Fruit are Sexual Weakness, Secondary Syphilis, Eczema, Scrofula, Epilepsy, Leucoderma, Palsy, Inflammations, Rheumatic Swellings, Stomatitis, Fever, Dysmenorrhoea, Nervous Disorder, Paralysis, General Debility, Piles, Neuralgia, Asthma, Sciatica, Skin Eruptions, Pneumonia, Amenorrhoea.
The indications of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Gum are Ulcers, Piles, Phlegmatic Disorders, Chorea, Sores, Epilepsy.
The indications of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Oil are Intestinal Worms, Leucoderma, Rheumatic Pain, Coryza.
The indications of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Ripe Fruit are Nervous Debility, Asthma, Dyspepsia.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Pericarp juice is 4th order, warm and dry.
The temperaments of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.'s Seed Kernel are 1st order, dry , 2nd order , warm.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Fruit: Sweet,Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Pericarp juice | 12.000 – 25.000 ml | N/A |
| Seed Kernel | 250.000 – 500.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- QURS-E-SEHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Semecarpus anacardium Linn. is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-e-Saghir, Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Hab Dhiqul-Atfal, Ma'jun Baladur.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. are Commiphora opobalsamum (L.) Engl., Juglans regia Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. are Anacardic Acid, Anacardol, Bhilanwanol, Cardol, Catechol, Fixed Oil, Nicotinic Acid, Oil, Phenylalanine, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Tryptophan.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. are Clarified Butter, Juglans regia Linn. (Oil), Sesamum indicum Linn. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Semecarpus anacardium Linn.. (work in progress)