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PRUNUS AMYGDALMUS DULCIS AND PRUNUS AMYGDALMUS AMARA

ALMOND

The almond tree produces the oldest and most widely grown of all of the world’s nut crops, and is indigenous to western Asia and North Africa. Of the two major types of almonds grown, the sweet almond (P. dulcis) is cultivated for its edible nut. The bitter almond (P. amara) is inedible but contains an oil—also present in the sweet almond, and in the ripe kernels of the apricot and peach—which, when combined with water, yields hydrocyanic (prussic) acid and benzaldehyde, the essential oil of bitter almonds. The oil is used in making flavoring extracts and in some sedative medicines.

SPECIAL NOTE

Eat almonds with foods rich in vitamin C to encourage maximum absorption.

USES

 Combine almond milk with barley water for urinary problems.

 Almond milk is an excellent tonic during convalescence.

 Drink almond milk daily to reduce frequency of digestive disorders, and to relieve respiratory problems.

PROPERTIES

 Sweet almonds are high in protein

 Almonds reduce inflammation: used in the treatment of bronchitis

 Rich in protein, fat, zinc, potassium, iron, B vitamins, and magnesium

 Aids respiration

 Acts as a digestive