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Semecarpus Anacardium: A Review of Its Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses, Pharmacological and Toxicological Properties

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  • 1. 1Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, BIHER (DU), Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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  • 1. 1Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, BIHER (DU), Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract
Semecarpus Anacardium is also known as Bhallataka or Bhilwa which belongs to Anacardiaceae family and is traditionally used in treating obstinate skin illnesses and counter poisoning in the traditional system of medicine. It contains many active constituents like biflavonoids, phenolic compounds, bhilawanols, minerals, vitamins and amino acids which show many various medicinal properties Shodhana has been studied in this review to detoxify the nut extract. It discusses this review discusses the recent scientific literature on the phytochemistry, traditional uses, pharmacological activities, and toxicological aspects of S.anacardium. The potential applications of bhallataka in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries are also discussed, along with future research directions.
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Semecarpms Anacardium; Phytochemistry; Pharmacological activities; Traditional medicine; Toxicology.

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