Anacardium occidentale

Common Names: cashew

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

The Cashew Pseudofruit (Anacardium occidentale): Composition, Processing Effects on Bioactive Compounds and Potential Benefits for Human Health.

Review
Gutiérrez-Paz C et al (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13152357
PubMed:
39123548

Unmasking the Antifungal Activity of Anacardium occidentale Leaf Extract against Candida albicans.

Summary

Cashew leaf extract showed promising antifungal activity against drug-resistant strains of Candida. It works by inducing oxidative stress and disrupting cellular processes without being toxic. Recommended for further development as a treatment for invasive fungal infections.

Antimicrobial
Quejada LF et al (2024).
J Fungi (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/jof10070464
PubMed:
39057348

Exploiting tropical fruit processing coproducts as circular resources to promote the growth and maintain the culturability and functionality of probiotic lactobacilli.

Araújo CM et al (2024).
Food Microbiol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.fm.2024.104596
PubMed:
39038898

Cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) and cashew nut oil reduce cardiovascular risk factors in adults on weight-loss treatment: a randomized controlled three-arm trial (Brazilian Nuts Study).

Summary

Study examined effects of cashew nut and cashew nut oil on body fat, adiposity, and health markers during energy restriction. Cashew nut may help with weight management and improve overall health.

Cardiology
Meneguelli TS et al (2024).
Front Nutr.
DOI:
10.3389/fnut.2024.1407028
PubMed:
38988854

Exploring Terebinth Cross-Sensitivity in Individuals with Pistachio Sensitivity.

Çelik V, Kılıc FE and Tanrıverdi H (2024).
Int Arch Allergy Immunol.
DOI:
10.1159/000539324
PubMed:
38880088

Unveiling the corrosion inhibition efficacy and stability of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Anacardium occidentale leaf extract for mild steel in a simulated seawater solution.

Ezzat AO et al (2024).
RSC Adv.
DOI:
10.1039/d4ra02362e
PubMed:
38860249

Biodegradable ultrafiltration membrane enhanced with anti-biofouling agent from Anacardium occidentale extract.

Anggraeni VS et al (2024).
Biofouling.
DOI:
10.1080/08927014.2024.2357309
PubMed:
38836472

Thermal - chemical - mechanical characterization of Anacardium occidentale tree gum.

Mathavan JJ and Hafiz Bin Hassan M (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132396
PubMed:
38821801

Endophytic species of Colletotrichum associated with cashew tree in northeastern Brazil.

Barreto Ramos DG et al (2024).
Fungal Biol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.funbio.2024.04.002
PubMed:
38796262

On the Unique Morphology and Elastic Properties of Multi-Jet Electrospun Cashew Gum-Based Fiber Mats.

Grumi M et al (2024).
Polymers (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/polym16101355
PubMed:
38794549

Evaluation of Mangifera indica, Anacardium occidentale leaf extracts and 0.2% Chlorhexidine gluconate on disinfection of maxillofacial silicone material surface contaminated with microorganisms - An invitro study.

Summary

Researchers found that cleaning maxillofacial prostheses with chlorhexidine or phytoextracts reduces bacterial contamination. This method can improve tissue health and offer sustainable options for pharmaceutical products.

Antimicrobial
Chodankar RN et al (2024).
J Oral Biol Craniofac Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jobcr.2024.03.014
PubMed:
38618184

Validation of the NUT CRACKER Diagnostic Algorithm and Prediction for Cashew and Pistachio Co-Allergy.

Goldberg MR et al (2024).
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jaip.2024.02.012
PubMed:
38382880

High electrochemical performance of nickel cobaltite@biomass carbon composite (NiCoO@BC) derived from the bark of Anacardium occidentale for supercapacitor application.

Diop M et al (2024).
RSC Adv.
DOI:
10.1039/d3ra08138a
PubMed:
38362084

An Integrated Approach to the Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Genotoxic Potential of Portuguese Traditional Preparations from the Bark of Anacardium occidentale L.

Immunology
Encarnação S et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13030420
PubMed:
38337956

Antagonistic effectiveness of Anacardium occidentale leaf extract on lead-acetate exposure-induced hepatorenal toxicity in rats.

Aminu A et al (2023).
Environ Anal Health Toxicol.
DOI:
10.5620/eaht.2023028
PubMed:
38298047

16S rRNA metagenomic dataset on endophytic bacterial community of the cashew plant (Anacardium occidentale L.) grown in Dak Lak Province of Vietnam.

Tran DM and Nguyen TH (2024).
Data Brief.
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2024.110039
PubMed:
38293582

Cashew gum hydrogel as an alternative to minimize the effect of drought stress on soybean.

Ratke RF et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-52509-2
PubMed:
38272955

Analysis of stability for nut yield and ancillary traits in cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.).

Eradasappa E et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-52030-6
PubMed:
38267471

The Cardioprotective Properties of Selected Nuts: Their Functional Ingredients and Molecular Mechanisms.

Summary

This review discusses the nutritional benefits of nuts and their potential role in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios are found to be the most beneficial due to their high content of bioactive compounds with cardioprotective properties.

Review Cardiology
Olas B et al (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13020242
PubMed:
38254543

Daily Cashew and Brazil Nut Consumption Modifies Intestinal Health in Overweight Women on Energy-Restricted Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Brazilian Nuts Study).

Summary

Researchers studied the relationship between obesity, intestinal health, and the consumption of nuts. They found that nuts can improve gut health, reduce inflammation, and enhance the benefits of weight loss.

GastroenterologyObesity
Souza Silveira BK et al (2024).
J Nutr.
DOI:
10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.12.022
PubMed:
38246355

Comparison of supercritical CO(2) extraction and pressurized fluid extraction for isolation of alkaloids from Anacardium occidentale with the study of its anti-inflammatory activity.

Summary

This study explores the anti-inflammatory properties of Anacardium occidentale (cashew) extracts. Different extraction techniques and compounds were analyzed. Results demonstrate that these extracts have potential as anti-inflammatory agents without adverse effects on cells, highlighting their therapeutic potential for drug development.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry
Roko G et al (2024).
J Pharm Biomed Anal.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jpba.2024.115982
PubMed:
38237542

Correction: D'Amico et al. Consumption of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Nuts Counteracts Oxidative Stress and Tissue Inflammation in Mild Hyperhomocysteinemia in Rats. Nutrients 2022, 14, 1474.

Immunology
D'Amico R et al (2023).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu16010133
PubMed:
38202007

Fractionation, identification of chemical constituents, and biological properties of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) leaf extracts.

Pham DC et al (2023).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.3718
PubMed:
38107119

Investigation on the physico-chemical properties of soil and mineralization of three selected tropical tree leaf litter.

Thamizharasan A et al (2023).
Environ Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2023.117752
PubMed:
38008202

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) Extract: Possible Effects on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis in Modulating Chronic Stress.

Désiré GNS et al (2023).
Brain Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/brainsci13111561
PubMed:
38002521

Classification of Vietnamese Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) Products Using Statistical Algorithms Based on ICP/MS Data: A Study of Food Categorization.

Nguyen-Quang T et al (2023).
J Anal Methods Chem.
DOI:
10.1155/2023/1465773
PubMed:
37928250

Forecasting effects of climate changes on the population genetic structure of Anacardium occidentale in the Cerrado biome, Brazil.

Lima JS et al (2023).
Genetica.
DOI:
10.1007/s10709-023-00199-5
PubMed:
37922114

Antimalarial Activity of Anacardium occidentale Leaf Extracts Against Plasmodium falciparum Transketolase (PfTK).

Kaushik M et al (2023).
Acta Parasitol.
DOI:
10.1007/s11686-023-00718-6
PubMed:
37831282

Effect of weeding methods and weeding time on flushing and flowering of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in South-Eastern, Tanzania.

Makale AR et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19640
PubMed:
37809440

Cashew By-Product as a Functional Substrate for the Development of Probiotic Fermented Milk.

Herkenhoff ME et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12183383
PubMed:
37761092

Evaluation of a Standardized Extract Obtained from Cashew Apple (Anacardium occidentale L.) Bagasse in DSS-Induced Mouse Colitis.

Summary

Researchers studied the use of a cashew apple extract for treating ulcerative colitis, finding it only partially delayed disease progression. More research is needed to understand the relationship between carotenoids and anacardic acids and develop more effective extracts for inflammatory bowel diseases.

Gastroenterology
da Silva GG et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12173318
PubMed:
37685250

First report of Cephalerous virescens causing Algal leaf spot of Averrhoa carambola in India.

Deepak Reddy B et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-08-23-1563-PDN
PubMed:
37682227

Prospects for developing allergen-depleted food crops.

Lokya V et al (2023).
Plant Genome.
DOI:
10.1002/tpg2.20375
PubMed:
37641460

Obtention of fatty acids and phenolic compounds from Colombian cashew (Anacardium occidentale) nut shells using pyrolysis: towards a sustainable biodiesel production.

Phytochemistry
Cruz-Reina LJ et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18632
PubMed:
37576303

Salicylic Acid as a Salt Stress Mitigator on Chlorophyll Fluorescence, Photosynthetic Pigments, and Growth of Precocious-Dwarf Cashew in the Post-Grafting Phase.

Arruda TFL et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12152783
PubMed:
37570936

Validation of a Method for Anacardic Acid Quantification in Cashew Peduncles via High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to a Diode-Array Detector.

Phytochemistry
Oiram Filho F et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12142759
PubMed:
37509851

Influence of Reduction with NaBH(4) and HCl in Obtaining Amino Derivatives of Cashew Gum and Cytotoxic Profile.

Brito FDCM et al (2023).
Polymers (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/polym15132856
PubMed:
37447501

First report of Lasiodiplodia iraniensis causing crown rot on banana fruits in Brazil.

Silva DEMD et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-10-22-2361-PDN
PubMed:
37392029

Acute effect of a beverage containing Brazil and cashew nuts on oxidative stress, lipemia, and blood pressure of women with cardiometabolic risk (Brazilian Nuts Study): a randomized clinical trial.

Summary

In this study, researchers examined the acute effects of a beverage containing cashew and Brazil nuts on oxidative stress, lipemia, and blood pressure in women with cardiometabolic risk. They found that the beverage led to a significant reduction in postprandial malondialdehyde levels, suggesting potential cardiovascular benefits.

CardiologyImmunology
Bonifácio DB et al (2023).
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab.
DOI:
10.1139/apnm-2023-0049
PubMed:
37311253

Anacardium occidentale leaves extract and riboceine mitigate hyperglycemia through anti-oxidative effects and modulation of some selected genes associated with diabetes.

Summary

This study investigated the effects of riboceine and leaf extract on diabetic rats. The results suggest that these substances have potential as antidiabetic and antioxidant agents.

DiabetesGenetics
Ukwenya VO et al (2022).
J Diabetes Metab Disord.
DOI:
10.1007/s40200-022-01165-2
PubMed:
37255827

Intra-Amniotic Administration of Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) Soluble Extract Improved Gut Functionality and Morphology In Vivo (Gallus gallus).

Gastroenterology
Meneguelli TS et al (2023).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu15102378
PubMed:
37242261

Facile Synthesis of Functionalized Porous Carbon by Direct Pyrolysis of Anacardium occidentale Nut-Skin Waste and Its Utilization towards Supercapacitors.

Atchudan R et al (2023).
Nanomaterials (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/nano13101654
PubMed:
37242070

Phytochemical profiling, antioxidant activities, enzymatic activities and insecticidal potential of aqueous extracts of four plants on the larvae of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), the main pest of cotton plant in Ivory Coast.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry
Bini KKN et al (2023).
Arch Insect Biochem Physiol.
DOI:
10.1002/arch.22017
PubMed:
37185885

First report of Neopestalotiopsis clavispora causing cashew leaf blight disease in India.

Rajashekara H et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-03-23-0545-PDN
PubMed:
37163312

Neuroprotection by Alstonia boonei De Wild., Anacardium occidentale L., Azadirachta indica A.Juss. and Mangifera indica L.

Iwuanyanwu VU et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2023.116390
PubMed:
36965546

Inhibition of NorA efflux pump of Staphylococcus aureus by anacardic acids isolated from the cashew nutshell liquid of Anacardium occidentale L.

Lima Junior PS et al (2023).
Fundam Clin Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.1111/fcp.12887
PubMed:
36869661

Draft Genome Sequence of Seven Pigmented Strains of Xanthomonas citri pv. anacardii, the Causal Agent of Cashew Angular Spot.

Genetics
Lucena LP et al (2023).
Phytopathology.
DOI:
10.1094/PHYTO-08-22-0279-A
PubMed:
36703497

Leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale ameliorates biomarkers of neuroinflammation, memory loss, and neurobehavioral deficit in N(ω)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) treated rats.

Summary

Cashew, a popular plant in African traditional medicine, contains specific chemical compounds that contribute to its healing qualities. While further research is needed, this finding suggests cashew could have potential therapeutic uses.

Neuroscience
Oyagbemi AA et al (2023).
Biomarkers.
DOI:
10.1080/1354750X.2022.2164354
PubMed:
36632742

The effect of flavonols in Anacardium occidentale L. leaf extracts on skin pathogenic microorganisms.

Hashim NS et al (2023).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2022.2112038
PubMed:
35997235

Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic and Antioxidant Potentials of Ethanolic Stem Bark Extract of Anacardium occidentale in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.

DiabetesImmunology
Bamisaye FA et al (2022).
Niger J Physiol Sci.
DOI:
10.54548/njps.v37i1.17
PubMed:
35947843

Study of jelly drying cashew apples (Anacardium occidentale L.) processing.

Dao TP et al (2021).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.2565
PubMed:
35154674

Anacardium Plants: Chemical,Nutritional Composition and Biotechnological Applications.

Review
Salehi B et al (2019).
Biomolecules.
DOI:
10.3390/biom9090465
PubMed:
31505888

Toxicity Evaluation of Anacardium occidentale, the Potential Aphrodisiac Herb.

Wattanathorn J et al (2019).
Biomed Res Int.
DOI:
10.1155/2019/1459141
PubMed:
30915346

Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Anacardium occidentale Leaf Extract.

Immunology
Souza NC et al (2017).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2017/2787308
PubMed:
28904552