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Almond Prunus dulcis

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Common Names
Almond ,
Botanical Name
Prunus dulcis
Family
ROSACEAE Rose Family
Almond Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Natural Skin Care-Oils & Herbs *
Properties: Emollient* Astringent*
Parts Used: Almond kernal, expressed oil
Constituents:essential fatty acids :oleic- 67.3%, palmitic- 5.0%,linoleic- 24%,linolenic- 0.2%,stearic- 2.3%


Almond oil can relieve the dry,
hot and itchy skin of eczema

Sweet Almond oil is a favorite in aromatherapy carrier oils and skin care oils for it's ability to soften and condition the skin. Pale yellow in color, the oil is expeller pressed oil from raw almond kernels. The oil contains glucodides, minerals and vitamins and in rich in protein. Almond oil is good for all skin types and helps to relieve dryness, itching and inflammation.

Besides being a healthy treat, almonds are also made into almond butter, a spread similar to peanut butter. The sweet almond contains practically no carbohydrates and can be made into flour for those on a low carbohydrate diet. Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E,and mono unsaturated fat, one of the two "good" fats responsible for lowering LDL cholesterol. Finely ground almonds also serve as a facial skin scrub.

Side Effects:
Exposure to extreme heat will lessen the shelf life of almond oil
How to Use: Almond
Preparation Methods :The oil is used as a skin care and aromatherapy carrier oil.

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Certified Organic Sweet Almond Oil
It is great for all skin types as an acting emollient and is best known for its ability to soften, soothe, and re-condition the skin. Natural expeller pressed oil from raw almond kernels and exceptionally rich in fatty acids.
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Certified Organic Facial Scrub
This all natural facial scrub will help tremendously in removing impurities, dirt, contaminants, and excess oil. May either be used as a facial scrub or as a facial mask. Contains: French Green Clay, organic ground Almonds, organic Oat Bran and a blend of skin toning essential oils.
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referencesAlmond Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Natural Skin Care-Oils & Herbs *
Almond oil for :Skin care, aromatherapy carrier
Skin care, aromatherapy carrier This pale yellow oil is extracted fro the almond kernel and contains glucosides, minerals, and vitamins. Rich in protein, it is great for all skin types. Helps to relieve dry skin, itching, soreness and inflammation. It is truly marvelous as an aromatherapy carrier oil or alone in skin care.
Almond oil for :Diabetes, Heartburn
Diabetes, Heartburn The fixed Oil of Almonds is extracted from both Bitter and Sweet Almonds. If intended for external use, it must, however, be prepared only from Sweet Almonds. By their oily character, Sweet Almonds sometimes give immediate relief in heartburn. For this, it is recommended to peel and eat six or eight Almonds. They have a special dietetic value, for besides containing about 20 per cent of proteids, they contain practically no starch, and are therefore often made into flour for cakes and biscuits for patients suffering from diabetes.

Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Plant Description


There are two forms of the plant, one (often with white flowers) producing sweet almonds, and the other (often with pink flowers) producing bitter almonds. The almond belongs to the same family of plants as the rose, plum, cherry and peach. Sicily and Southern Italy are the chief Almond-producing countries.

History and Traditions
historyAlmonds, as well as the oil pressed from them, were well known in Greece and Italy long before the Christian era.
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