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Bhilava

Vernacular names Hindi Name : Bhilawan, BhilavaEnglish Name: Indian marking nut treeBengali Name : bhallata, bhallataka Sanskrit Name : ahvala, arshastah

Biological sourceIt is the tree of Semecarpus anacardium linn. The real useful portion of a bhilwa tree is the

nut.

Family: Anacardiaceae

MorphologyColour: BrownishTaste:BitterShape: ovalSize: 2-3 cm

Chemical constituentThe major constituent is bhilawanol.

Other constituentPhenolic compounds, Biflavonoids, Sterols, glycosides.

Pharmacological UsesAntiatherogenicAntiinflammatory activityAntioxidant activityAnti-carcinogenic activityAnti-reproductiveCNS stimulantHair growth promoter

Common usesIt improves intelligence and promotes

digestion.Seed was commonly used as a method

of birth control for women.Treatment of mainly alimentary tract

and certain dermatological conditions.

Marketed FormulationBhallataka Rasayana – useful in skin

diseases and as anti aging medicine.Amrita Bhallataka Ghrita – Useful in

skin diseases and hemorrhoids.Sanjivani Vati – useful in poisoning

and fever

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