Buchanania or Chironji is treated as a substitute for almonds because it is an almond flavoured nut. It has blood purification and life force boosting properties. It is called Charoli or Chironji in Ayurvedic branch of medicine and its seeds are used in Ayurveda for treating digestive disorders like ulcer, irregular bowel movements and diarrhoea. The oil is also good for enhancing semen secretion, increasing vigour and vitality, reducing fever, acne, marks on skin, blood disorders and cold. The seed of this tree contribute to about 52% of oil and are often used as a substitute for almond oil and olive oil. Chironji nuts gained good demand in the foreign countries and has been cultivated by the Indian government as a dependable source of making foreign exchange. Buchanania seeds are the centre of different nutrients like proteins, fibre, vitamin C, B1 and B2, carbohydrates, linoleic acid, niacin, calcium, amino acid, iron, maleic acid, cardanol, and some water soluble extracts.