Therapeutic Applications of Almonds (Prunus amygdalus L): A Review
Almond trees are a source of beauty, inspiration, food and medicine. They are native to the region which extends from India to Persia; the almond tree had spread to east and west of its native region thousands of years before Christ. Almonds are good sources of anti-oxidant nutrients. Almonds co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2012-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/1836/38%20-%203719.(A).pdf |
| Summary: | Almond trees are a source of beauty, inspiration, food and
medicine. They are native to the region which extends from India
to Persia; the almond tree had spread to east and west of its
native region thousands of years before Christ. Almonds are good
sources of anti-oxidant nutrients. Almonds contain proteins and
certain minerals such as calcium and magnesium. They are a rich
source of vitamin E, dietary fiber, B-vitamins, essential minerals
mono-unsaturated fats and phytosterols which have cholesterol
lowering properties. Almonds are a useful food remedy for
anaemia. They are beneficial in the treatment of constipation and
various skin diseases like eczema, pimples. Almonds are also
useful in treating gastro-enteritis, kidney pains, diabetes, head
lice, facial neuralgia and gastric ulcers. This review focuses on the
phytochemical composition and the medicinal uses, along with
the pharmacological properties of almonds. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |