Cashew Nut

Anacardium occidentale, Cashew nut,, Kaju

Botanical Name : Anacardium occidentale

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.

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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