Learn And Contest 6: Merey (Anacardium occidentale)

Hi friends how are you, today I come to talk about the Anacardium occidentale, also known as cajú, anacardo, castaña de cajú, marañón, caguil o merey is a tree native to the Amazon region of northeast Brazil, southeast Venezuela and part of Colombia and Peru.

its benefits are diverse since it is a fruit that has many properties, it can prevent diseases scientific studies have determined that they can prevent cavities, acne, tuberculosis and pneumonia.

The pulp of the merey fruit is a very rich source of potassium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, iron and zinc; they also have a lower fat content than other nuts on the market. About 82% of the fat they contain is unsaturated fat; good fat that does not clog arteries or cause heart disease. It has been shown to reduce the level of triglycerides in the blood and the risk of heart disease

Seeds

Merey is one of the healthiest seeds on the planet. Studies have shown that they are capable of killing Gram positive bacteria, which is linked to severe caries, tuberculosis, acne, pneumonia, strep throat and even leprosy. Anacardian chemicals from merey attack these bacteria.

The bark of the yellow merey, is used to make gargaras for tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils)

The cooked crust is also used in tea for upset stomach, colic. or liquid stools (diarrhea)

The shell of the seed is used to make bio fuel, also the recine or oil is used to make insecticides.

In my country Venezuela aborigines, use the seeds to consume and sell them to make monetary income, just like the fruit is used to make jam-type sweets and dried dried fruit