Accession #: 200900052
Accession Date: 2009-05-13
Common name: Cashew Nut Tree
Family: Anacardiaceae
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Country of Origin: northeastern Brazil
Description:
Uses: The Cashew Nut is otherwise known as Venamra or Vrikkaphala in Sanskrit and is used to fulfill a healhty lifestyle. The nut is contains low cholesterol, low fat very beneficial to the heart and rich antioxidants and protein. Cashew nut pacifies agitated Vatha and Kapha. It is great in preventing skin diseases, dysentery, and hemorrhoids. Strengthens hair and nails, and will aid in warm infestation. <p> Traditionally, extractions with cashew are used to care for oral hygiene. It is used to prevent gingivitis, cavities, periodontal and many other oral infections through it's antimicrobial properties. More studies are being conducted to verify the true potential of these hygienic properties <sup>7</sup>.
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USDA Zone: 9a-11
Source: Top Tropicals
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