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Anacardium Bark

Bark from Anacardium occidentale, known as the cashew tree, which has rough gray-brown bark, leathery leaves, and cashew fruits attached to fleshy cashew apples. Bark preparations are astringent and bitter, but internal tea use is not well standardized.

Traditionally used for

Skin irritation, Inflammation, Skin conditions

Potential benefits

Astringent, antimicrobial, traditionally used for skin comfort, minor inflammation, and digestive soothing, antioxidant, traditionally used for blood sugar balance

Ingredients

Anacardium Bark, Cashew tree bark

Origin

Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru

How it is traditionally prepared

1 tsp dried bark in 1 cup water, boil 10–15 min. Strain and drink once daily; not recommended for routine consumption

Cautions and who should avoid it

Botanical identity must be confirmed; cashew-related allergy is possible; bark safety and dosing are insufficiently established; not recommended as homemade medicinal tea; avoid if allergic to cashew family; may cause irritation if not properly prepared; not recommended during pregnancy, latex allergies.

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