It is a widespread tree, grown in all tropical countries. Its medicinal use are:
diarrhea,diabetes
infectious swelling and mouth ulcers
relieves toothaches, sore gum and dysentery
promotes the flow of urine, expels worm in the body
also an effective insecticide
How to prepare:
-the bark of tree is used in decoction for #1 and #2.
-infusion of the leaves and bark for #3
-the juice from the pericarp is for #4
-and the gum extracted from the bark is use for #5
Caution:
The raw milk nut must not be used by pregnant women.
The oil obtained from cashew raw nuts must not be used on warts, blisters, corns and ulcers.
