ALMOND OIL BITTER

	Botanical Name	:	Prunus Amygdalus var amara
	Common Name	:	Bitter almond oil, Prunus amygdalus amara I. oil
	CAS #	:	8013-76-1, F.E.M.A. : 2046
	Plant Parts Used	:	Seeds
	Extraction Method	:	Cold pressed
	Color & Odor	:	Pale yellow clear liquid with sweet nutty aroma reminiscent of almond kernels, cherry aroma.

Description :
A middle sized tree upto 8 metre in height, leaves simple, flowers white tinged with red, fruits velvety drupes about 3-6 cm long, separating into two valves.

Constituents & Specifications :
Almond oil has various chemical compounds that include amygdalin, benzaldehyde, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, lysine, arginine and hydrocyanic (prussic acid) etc.
Specific Gravity : 1.04200 - 1.05400 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.54100 - 1.55400 @ 20°C

Properties :
Aphrodisiac, febrifuge, vermifuge, bactericidal, germicidal, fungicidal and anti viral, sedative & anesthetic,anti spasmodic & anti hydrophobic, aperient, diuretic, anti intoxicating:, anti carcinogenic, nervine, regulator, sedative, stimulant and tonic.

Benefits & Uses :

• Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E oil.
• It is uses such as, an antibacterial, anti-itch, local anesthetic and muscle relaxant.
• It is used to remove black spots and black marks on the skin
• Almond oil has been used worldwide as an alternative cancer treatment.
• It is widely used in flavorings & fragrances industries as well.