Anacardium occidentale Linn.

Anacardium occidentale Linn. is a tree, 40 ft long, is evergreen, errect

Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Bark. Texture is rough.

Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Fruit is 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.

The pharmacological action of Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Bark is Alterative.

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

The pharmacological actions of Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Fruit (seeds) are Anaesthetic, Anti-diarrhoeal.

The pharmacological actions of Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Kernel are Demulcent, Emollient, Nutritive.

The pharmacological actions of Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Oil are Antidote, Emollient.

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

The indications of Anacardium occidentale Linn.'s Oil are Spermatorrhoea, Sexual Debility, Irritant poisons.

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

Taste: Fruit: Sweet,Tasty.

The substitutes of Anacardium occidentale Linn. are Juglans regia Linn., Prunus amygdalus Batsch..

The active constituents of Anacardium occidentale Linn. are Anacardic Acid, Bi-Flavonoid Glycosides, Cardal, Epicatechin, Gum, ß-Sitosterol.

The antidotes of Anacardium occidentale Linn. are Sodium Chloride [Nuts should be roasted with common salt.], Sugar, Punica granatum Linn. (Tursh).