DR KESSLER’S HOMEOPATHY BOOK

ANACARDIUM ORIENTALE
Marking Nut (India)
IDEA: Eating brings fast relief of all symptoms.
Skin rash and itching such as Rhus tox. Antidote for Rhus t; as Crot t, Coff and Jug c.
Mix a paste of instant coffee and water; 2 table spoons of coffe and a little water. Brush paste on itchy
rash. Let it dry. Itching stops instantly. Orally Coff D (X) 6
Anacardium is made of the Marking Nut, a tree that produces ink, and people who need this
remedy somehow want to leave their mark. They are led by a strong need to constantly prove
themselves out of a great lack of self-confidence.
The Anacardium condition may develop in persons who carry an overwhelming conflict. This
results in two simultaneous character traits: inferiority complex with very low self esteem and
cruelty (Morrison).
Contact with the caustic oil of the fruit shell may produce skin itching and exanthema with
Large blisters within 24 hours.
This resembles a second degree burn.
Dermatitis may spread all over the body. If taken orally the substance can produce gastrointestinal
inflammations, respiratory problems, and paralysis.
Neurasthenia, exams fright of students, gastro-intestinal symptoms. Motor paralysis.
Weakening of all senses such as visual, hearing etc. Skin symptoms resemble Rhus-t. and it is
a valuable antidote for Sumach (Rhus toxicodedron). Recurrent erysipelas. Bloody cough.
Sensation of bandage around shanks and knees.