The Marking Nut Tree, also referred as Semecarpus anacardium, is a deciduous tree native to the Himalayan foothills. The tree was given the name "marking nut" because it was once used to mark clothing before they were washed.
Its fruit is 1-inch oblong fruit with a fleshy cup and
a black and smooth surface. The juice of the fruit can be utilised to create a
colour. The fruit resembles a cashew in that it has two parts: a delicious,
edible upper piece and a smooth, black nut on the bottom.
Marking Nuts and Their Common Names
Semecarpus Anacardium is the botanical name for this plant.
Ekanayakam is the Tamil name for this plant.
Gujarati Name: Bhilamu, bhilamo English Name: Indian Marking
Nut
Bhela, Bhelwa, Bhilawa, Bhilwa are all Hindi names for the
same thing.
Health Benefits
1. It possesses aphrodisiac properties.
The qualities of the Marking Nut plant have been demonstrated to be comparable to those of an aphrodisiac, or a chemical that boosts libido and sexual desire. Because it has been shown to boost sperm count, it is often taken by men as a tonic to improve their fertility.
It can also be used to help with seminal leaking or
premature ejaculation. It not only benefits males, but it also benefits women
with uterine irritation and unpleasant menstruation.
2. Treats Patients Effectively Leucoderma
Leucoderma is an extremely rare condition that causes white spots & patches on the skin. Its literal translation is "white skin." Certain regions of the body lose their original colour and acquire white patches as a result of this illness. Leucoderma occurs so when human body lacks melanin, a pigment that gives the skin its colour.
Leucoderma, unlike other illnesses, is rarely unpleasant, infectious, or hazardous. However, there are occasional occasions when skin patches become red and cause extreme itching. In such cases, Marking Nut is said to be the finest medicine or therapy.
It provides a method for relieving the itching produced by red patches. To relieve the itch, medical doctors advised consuming only one teaspoon twice a day.
3. Diabetic Patients Will Benefit
Diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar level is abnormally high. It is one of the most frequent disorders among elderly people all over the world. To operate, the human body need glucose and insulin. Glucose is derived from the foods you eat, and insulin aids glucose delivery to your cells.
Diabetes is a condition in which your body is unable to
produce insulin and perform its functions. Marking Nut has been proven to
assist manage blood glucose levels in the blood by lowering blood glucose
levels.
4. It suppresses the growth of cancer cells.
One of the most fatal illnesses is cancer. Marking Nut has been shown in studies to have a substantial impact on a patient's health by interacting with human breast cancer cells, making it a possible chemotherapeutic agent.
Another study found that Marking Nut assisted in the removal
of leukemic cells from internal organs and even leukemic animals' bone marrow.
Despite the fact that many of the studies mentioned have showed great promise
in the field of medicine, further research will be needed to determine the
plant's limits.
5. Beneficial to Digestive Health
One of the numerous applications and advantages of the Marking Nut is that it stimulates the liver. The plant is recognised to help with a variety of health conditions, particularly those involving the digestive system. It can be used as a purgative, digestive aid, and to treat gastrointestinal problems.
It can also be used to treat appetite loss and other
digestive-related issues like constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal distension,
and a variety of other issues. The Marking Nut can be used to increase blood
circulation, lower blood pressure, and prevent blood from accumulating in the
rectal region.
6. Helps to relieve urinary incontinence
The involuntary discharge or leaking of urine inside the human body is known as urinary incontinence. Sources of stress including such coughing, pregnancy, obesity, & old age can cause a person to lose control of their bladder and pelvic floor.
Marking Nut is beneficial not only to the digestive system,
and also to this ailment. Urinary incontinence has been proved to be cured by
eating this Marking Nut with milk.
7. Assists in the treatment of atherosclerosis
This condition refers to the development of lipids in the arterial walls, which can cause blood flow to be impeded. Whenever this happens, the plaque may break, resulting in a blood clot that affects a number of arteries throughout your body.
An imbalance of antioxidants & pro-oxidants is a typical
cause. Marking Nut is high in antioxidants, which assist maintain the
equilibrium and prevent fat formation inside the artery walls. It reduces
cholesterol absorption in the gut, preventing cholesterol buildup.
8. It guards against Hair is greying.
The use of Marking Nut is most usually suggested for serious
health problems, but it may also assist with small ones like hair greying. The
consumption of Marking Nut helps to prevent the development of early grey hair.
Consume one teaspoonful twice a day with milk if you wish to
appear young for a long period.
