Cashew Nut
Anacardium occidentale, Cashew nut,, Kaju
Botanical Name : Anacardium occidentale
English Name : Cashew nut
Hindi Name : Kaju
Sanskrit Name : Kajutak, Agnikrit
English Name : Cashew nut
Hindi Name : Kaju
Sanskrit Name : Kajutak, Agnikrit
Description
Anacardium occidentale is a tree common in India It is commonly found in south India. This variety and the tree grown in West Indies have similarly properties.
This tree is a member of Anacardiaceae plant family.
This is a tall evergreen tree. It grows to a height of about 4 to 6 metres, with light-black, rough, shallowly longitudinally fissured bark.The leaves are obovate-oblong or elliptic obovate, glabrous, coriaceous.The pennicles are 5-20 cms. long and terminal. The nuts are 2-3 cms. long reniform, pale-greenish yellow, at times purple. The flowering season is Setember to April.
This tree is a member of Anacardiaceae plant family.
This is a tall evergreen tree. It grows to a height of about 4 to 6 metres, with light-black, rough, shallowly longitudinally fissured bark.The leaves are obovate-oblong or elliptic obovate, glabrous, coriaceous.The pennicles are 5-20 cms. long and terminal. The nuts are 2-3 cms. long reniform, pale-greenish yellow, at times purple. The flowering season is Setember to April.
Usage
In Ayurveda the leaves, seeds and the roots are used for treatment of skin diseases, leprosy and annoraxia.
Obtained Chemical Compounds
Cashew nut shell liquid resin (CNSL), Cardanol and anacadic acid are main chemicals obtained from this tree.
Gujarati: Galgotta, Dipmal
Marathi: Zendu
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