Cajueiro Herb For Diabetes

Cajueiro
Anacardium occidentale common names: Cashew nut shells, Jambu

cajueiro, herbs for diabetes

Cajueiro is a tropical plant native to Brazil and is in the same family as mango. The fruit is red and contains the cashew nut. The nut is used as a food. The bark, fruit, nuts and resin of the tree are used medicinally.

This plant contains naturally ocurring analogs of the new diabetes drugs pioglitazone (Actos) and rosiglitazone (Avandia), without the potentially damaging effects to the liver nor weight gain. It is used in tribal medicine in South America as a contraceptive, snakebite cure, and for treatment of parasites.

Cajueiro's Health Benefits

Diabetes. Lowers blood sugar by inhibiting tyrosinase. Cells become more sensitive to insulin.
Parasitic infections. Effective against leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis.

Considerations In Use

Available as a tincture. If using for diabetes, be patient. Effects may not be observed for 3-4 weeks.

The oil of the nut shell may be caustic to skin. Never eat cashews raw..only roasted.

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