Bhallataka

See also : Anacardium Orientale (Homeopathy)

Special Precautions of Bhallataka

If taken in excess quantity, it is poisonous to our body : fatal dose is considered to be about 10 gms. Dead may occur within 12-24 h. (antidote : Oral intake of Symplocos laurine (Lodhra) kashaya)
Since it is very hot in potency, it is used only after purification procedures.
produces wounds, merely by skin contact (antidote : The juice extracted from meghanada (Ameranthus tricolor) mixed with butter if applied locally subsides the swelling caused by Bhallataka.
causes inflammation on skin contact

wounds and skin infections : When mixed with coconut or sesame oil and applied topically, bhallataka treats wounds and skin infections. Some add garlic and onions to the concoction as well.
Mixing bhallataka with Shorea robusta makes a good salve for cracked skin, including elbows and feet. The bark and fruit have also been used to treat leprosy, dermatitis, bites and leucoderma.
Bhallataka oil has been used to treat arthritis for joint pain and as an analgesic on painful fresh wounds.
Ingesting a few drops of the oil is believed to remedy diarrhea, piles, colitis, expel worms, treat stomach ailments, cleanse the bowels and even shrink tumors
Mixing marany nut with milk and jaggery is used to treat hemorrhoids, tumors, eczema, worms, sciatica, rheumatic problems, brain issues, and strengthen nerve tissues.
to boost sperm production and male libido for centuries. It also treats several venereal diseases such as syphilis. For women, bhallataka is an ancient remedy for painful and abnormal menstruation, as well as uterine inflammation. This fruit should be used with caution, as some have claimed it to be an abortifacient.
treats lung inflammation and ameliorates coughs and colds