The wood of<unk>  is used to make furniture, chessboards, carving, and casks for making sake; the wood is fire-resistant and slow to decay. Culinary Close-up of<unk>  tree bearing ripe, fruit-like sarcotestae.<unk>  'seeds' (sclerotestae) with sarcotesta removed<unk>  seeds served with boiled coconut flesh as a dessert in Thailand The nut-like gametophytes inside the seeds are particularly esteemed in Asia, and are a traditional Chinese food.<unk>  nuts are used in congee, and are often served at special occasions such as weddings and the Chinese New Year (as part of the vegetarian dish called Buddha's delight). Japanese cooks add<unk>  seeds (called ginnan) to dishes such as chawanmushi, and cooked seeds are often eaten along with other dishes. When eaten in large quantities or over a long period, the gametophyte (meat) of the seed may cause poisoning by 4'-O-methylpyridoxine (MPN), as found in a few case reports. A heat-stable compound not destroyed by cooking, MPN may cause convulsions, which were alleviated by treatment with pyridoxine phosphate (vitamin B6), according to limited studies. Some people are sensitive to the chemicals in the sarcotesta, the outer fleshy coating. These people should handle the seeds with care when preparing the seeds for consumption, wearing disposable gloves. The symptoms are allergic contact dermatitis. or blisters similar to that caused by contact with poison ivy. Medical research Although extracts of<unk>  leaf are often marketed as cognitive enhancers, there was no evidence for effects on memory or attention in healthy people. Systematic reviews have shown there is no evidence for effectiveness of<unk>  in treating high blood pressure, menopause-related cognitive decline, tinnitus, post-stroke recovery, or altitude sickness. There is weak preliminary evidence for<unk>  affecting dementia and tardive dyskinesia symptoms in people with schizophrenia. Adverse effects Side effects of using<unk>  supplements may include increased risk of bleeding, gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, and restlessness. Although use of standardized<unk>  leaf extracts in moderate amounts appears to be safe, excessive use may have undesirable effects, especially in terms of drug interactions. The dosing of anticoagulants, such as warfarin or antiplatelet medication, may be adversely affected by using<unk>  supplements. According to a systemic review, the effects of<unk>  on pregnant women may include increased bleeding time, and there is inadequate information about safety during lactation.<unk>  pollen may produce allergic reactions.<unk>  leaves and sarcotesta contain<unk> lic acids which are highly allergenic long-chain alkylphenols, such as<unk> l or adipostatin A <unk> l is a substance related to anacardic acid from cashew nut shells) and urushiols present in poison ivy and other Toxicodendron spp.) Individuals with a history of strong allergic reactions to poison ivy, mangoes, cashews and other alkylphenol-producing plants are more likely to experience an allergic reaction when consuming non-standardized<unk> -containing preparations. The level of these allergens in standardized pharmaceutical preparations from<unk>  was restricted to 5 ppm by the Commission E of the former Federal German Health Authority. Overconsumption of seeds from<unk>  can deplete vitamin B6. Traditional medicine<unk>  has been used in traditional Chinese medicine since at least the 11th century C.E.<unk>  seeds, leaves, and nuts have traditionally been used to treat various ailments, such as dementia, asthma, bronchitis, and kidney and bladder disorders. However, there is no conclusive evidence that<unk>  is useful for any of these conditions. The European Medicines Agency Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products concluded that medicines containing<unk>  leaf can be used for treating mild age-related dementia and mild peripheral vascular disease in adults after serious conditions have been excluded by a physician.
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