Description
Botany: Cashew grows in the tropical climate and is an evergreen tree. This attains a height up to 32 feet that belongs to the family Anarcardiaceae. The plant has a short yet irregular trunk that has leathery textured leaves, arranged spirally. Leaves are obovate to elliptic in shape with smooth margins. It has pale green-colored flowers that later become red-colored. The tree has cashew fruits that have seeds and is referred as cashew nuts. Cashewnut Carrier Oil: A Brief Description: Cashew seeds, when cold-pressed yields Cashew nut oil. The obtained oil appears pale to golden yellow in color. It has mild yet pleasant aroma. Historical Uses of Cashewnut Carrier Oil: During ancient time, Cashewnut Carrier Oil was used to treat syphilis and leprosy. Therapeutic Benefits: • Cashewnut Carrier Oil is rich in vitamin E that offers protection to damaged tissues and cells and neutralizes free radical damages to skin. • It provides protection against premature aging effects. • The oil is known to increase blood circulation. • It tones the skin, improves skin elasticity and used to manufacture skin care products. Precautionary Measures! Although Cashewnut is non-toxic and edible however, people allergic to nuts should avoid the use of Cashewnut Carrier Oil. Specification: Botanical Name : Anacardium occidentale CAS# : 8007-24-7 Color & Odor : Pale yellow to dark yellow & It does not have a strong smell but has a mild odor F.E.M.A. # : NA Methods of Extraction : Cold Pressed Constituents : lipids Solubility : Insoluble in water Specific Gravity : 0.950 – 0.970 Flash Point : 210 °F Optical Rotation : 0 to -1.5 Major Constituents : lipids
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