Cashew leaves contain antifungal, anti-parasitic, antibacterial,
antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The leaves also contain
vitamins B, C, E, K thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, panthotenic acid and
minerals such as protein, zinc, iron, calcium, copper, magnesium,
phosphorus, manganese, sodium, and potassium.
The leaves (also bark and roots) are use in the management and control
of arthritis, diabetes and other inflammatory conditions among the
Yoruba-speaking people of western Nigeria and the treatment of diabetes
mellitus, diarrhea and hypertension in south of Cameroon and other
African countries.
Cashew leaves area also used for the treatment of fevers and skin disease. The study published in
Journal of King Saud University-Science
edition July 2015 concluded that the extracts and isolated compounds
had strong antioxidant and moderate antibacterial activities and could
be effective in the management of oxidative stress related diseases.
These findings justified the use of this plant’s extracts in folk
medicine.
Cashew leaves: nutrients and health benefits
