Family

• Rosaseae

Constituents

• Vegetable oil (lipids)
• Omega 3
• Linoleic acid
• Vitamin E

Parts used

• Vegetable oil and leaves

Properties

• Sedative
• Laxative
• Emollient
• Antioxidant

Indications

External use

• Dry skin
• Stretch marks

Internal use

• Cough
• Constipation
• Gastroenteritis

Side effects

Internal use (almond consumption) in very high doses leads to a risk of toxicity, due to the concentration of hydrocyanic acid.

Contraindications

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Interactions

-

Forms of use

• Sweet Almond Oil
• Almond milk
• Almond infusion (leaf-based)
• Almond decoction (leaf-based)