The common name of Semecarpus anacardium is called the Marking – Nut Tree in English. The common used in Hindi is Bhilawa and in Sanskrit is Bhallataka. It belongs to the family of Anacardiaceae. This herb has been used in ayurveda since ancient times. The fruit is considered to be a golden acorn of Galen and Avicenna.
This plant is found in warm parts of India, Australia as well as Malayasia. It is closely related to the cashew nut. It can be found in the outer Himalayas to the Coromandel Coast.