A REVIEW ON SEMECARPUS ANACARDIUM LINN

Abstract

A powerful ethnomedicinal plant from the Anacardiaceae family known as “Bhallatak” or “Bhilawa” is Semecarpus anacardium Linn. and has strong therapeutic value. Several treatments use bhilawa, both conventionally and ethnobotanically. S. anacardium nut phytochemical examination reveals biologically active substances such bhilawanols, biflavonoids, minerals, phenolic compounds, amino acids, and vitamins, and which demonstrate varied therapeutic characteristics. In their clinical work, traditional healers and doctors employ formulations of S. anacardium. Numerous formulations are available on the market; some of the more popular ones are Bhallatakasav, Bhallatak Parpati, Amritbhallatak Avaleha, Suran vatak, Narsimha choorna and Sanjeevani Vati. S. anacardium’s pharmacological effects, including its hypoglycemic, CNS stimulant, anti-cancer, antioxidant, antiatherogenic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and also promoter activity of hair growth, have been proved in many research study.