Poison ivy belongs to the same plant family, Anacardiaceae, as mangos and cashews. All three of these plants produce urushiol, the compound that causes the itchy rash. People who chew the mango flesh ...

Pistacia species, belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, are recognised for their diverse phytochemical repertoire and associated bioactivities. Key chemical constituents include polyphenols such as ...

DEAR HELOISE: Cashews are in the Anacardiaceae family, as are mangoes, poison ivy, poison oak, etc. I keep track of this because I am slightly allergic to mangoes. Send hints to Heloise, P.O. Box ...