The almond (Amygdalus communis L.) is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. Almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus Prunus, it is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated shell surrounding the seed.
The fruit of the almond is not a true nut, but a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed inside. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are commonly sold shelled, or unshelled. Blanched almonds are shelled almonds that have been treated with hot water to soften the seed coat, which is then removed to reveal the white embryo.
The almond is commonly used for cough and breathing difficulty. Combined with other herbs The almond can treat cough due to either heat or cold phlegm. It is also used for constipation due to dryness of intestines.
MAIN FUNCTION
1. Anti-tumor effect;
2. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects;
3. Lowering blood sugar, Hypolipidemic;
4. Relieving cough and asthma,
5. Lubricating the bowel to relieve constipation.
6. Elimination of pigmentation, freckles, dark spots, so as to achieve the effect of beauty.
