Cashew

Cashew nuts are usually consumed as food, but some people also use cashew nuts to make medicine. Cashew products are used for ailments of the stomach and digestive tract. Some people apply cashew products directly to the skin as a skin stimulant and to treat ulcers, warts and styes.

How do cashew products work?

Cashew nuts contain chemicals that may be effective against certain bacteria.

How effective are cashew products?

There is not enough scientific data to evaluate the effectiveness of cashew products on stomach and digestive tract disorders, as well as applied to the skin to treat skin ulcers, warts and styes. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of cashew products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Cashew nuts are safe and harmless in normal food quantities. However, there is not enough information on the safety of using cashew products for medicinal purposes. Unroasted cashew nuts can irritate the skin and cause reddening and blistering of the skin.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: The consumption of cashew nuts in normal food quantities is safe and harmless, but not enough is known about the use of larger quantities used as medicine, so pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid such quantities to be on the safe side.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of cashew products with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of cashew products depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for cashew products. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.