ALMOND OIL PRUNUS DULCIS

ALMOND OIL (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb) ++

Synonyms:
- Amygdalus communis L., A. dulcis Mill., Prunus amygdalus Batsch, P. communis (L.) Arcang., P. dulcis var. amara (DC.) Buchheim

Activities (Almond Oil):
- Antibacterial (1; APA); Demulcent (2; APA); Emollient (2; APA); Laxative (2; APA).

Indications (Almond Oil):
- Bacteria (1; APA); Cancer, bladder (1; APA); Cancer, breast (1; APA); Cancer, oral (1; APA); Cardiopathy (2; APA); Constipation (2; APA); High Cholesterol (2; APA).

Dosages (Almond Oil):
- 30 ml oil as laxative (APA); 15 - 30 ml almond oil (PNC).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Almond Oil):
- Class 3 (AHP). Ten bitter almonds said to be fatal to child, 60 to adult (PHR).