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GlossaryAnacardiaceae

family of flowering plants including cashew, mango, and poison ivy

Anacardiaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the cashew or sumac family. This family includes economically important species such as the cashew, mango, and poison ivy. The plants in this family often produce urushiol, an irritant that can cause allergic reactions in some people.

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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia

research Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia

30 citations, June 2015 in “South African journal of botany”

Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.

research Airborne Contact Dermatitis from Using Pericarp Juice of Indian Marking Nut for Treating Hair Loss

3 citations, March 2019 in “Contact Dermatitis”

Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.

research Semecarpus Anacardium Linn.: A Review

59 citations, January 2010 in “Pharmacognosy Reviews/Bioinformatics Trends/Pharmacognosy review”

Semecarpus anacardium Linn. has many medicinal benefits.

research Review on Semecarpus Anacardium Linn

December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology”

Semecarpus anacardium Linn. is a plant with many health benefits, including reducing inflammation, fighting cancer, and stimulating hair growth.

research The Siblings with Blistered Legs: Marking Nut Maladies in India

November 2021 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene”

Marking nuts can cause skin irritation and allergies.

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