The shell surrounding the green cashew nut kernel
contains a very acrid and irritant oil. The nut itself contains poisonous
oils which need to be evaporated through roasting before the nut can
safely be eaten.
Contact with the sap of Poison Ivy causes a severe
skin reaction (dermatitis) in susceptible people and the reaction can
persist for days. Leaves and fruit contain a poisonous resin and eating
them causes an upset stomach and can even cause death.
The sap contains a resin which causes a severe
allergic reaction when it comes into contact with a susceptible person's
skin. The reaction can include swelling, itching, rash, blisters and pain,
which can persist for days after contact.