It is used for improving sexual power and increasing sperm count, curing diseases related to the digestive system and balancing Kapha dosha (कफ दोष) in the body.
It is said that, no Kapha dosha remains after it is treated with this fruit.
The red-orange part is collected and dried in the sun.
It is consumed after it is semi-dried.
If consumed in very large quantities, it is said to induce abortion.
However, in moderation it is considered good for the female reproductive system.

Apart from its medicinal properties, it is also poisonous without any purification and the oil from its seeds can give blisters and painful wounds.
It is used for improving sexual power and increasing sperm count, curing diseases related to the digestive system and balancing Kapha dosha (कफ दोष) in the body. It is said that, no Kapha dosha remains after it is treated with this fruit. The red-orange part is collected and dried in the sun. It is consumed after it is semi-dried. If consumed in very large quantities, it is said to induce abortion. However, in moderation it is considered good for the female reproductive system.
Apart from its medicinal properties, it is also poisonous without any purification and the oil from its seeds can give blisters and painful wounds.
Semecarpus anacardium