Affiliation:
1. Late Bhagirathi Yashwantrao Pathrikar College of Pharmacy, Pathri, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
Since ancient times, Semecarpus anacardium Linn. (Family: Anacardiaceae), also known as "Ballataka" or "Bhilwa," has been utilized in numerous traditional systems of medicine for a variety of diseases.The biologically active substances found in its nuts, including biflavonoids, phenolic compounds, bhilawanols, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids, have a variety of therapeutic effects.The fruit and nut extract has a wide range of properties, including those that are antiatherogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-reproductive, CNS stimulant, hypoglycemic, anticarcinogenic, and hair growth promoter. The article discusses the plant's numerous operations in detail.
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