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Almond oil

Oils / Oils and their derivatives

Also known as: Sweet almond oil
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil

Description: Almond tree is native to southwest Asia. It is from rosaceae family. Almond oil is extracted from almond kernels, it has a slight odour and a nutty taste.

Oral Uses

  • Constipation RatingRating

    Almond oil is a gentle laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take almond oil daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Gallstones Rating

    Almond oil soothes digestive system; alleviates symptoms. Take almond oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • High cholesterol Rating

    Almond oil if used regularly may reduce cholesterol. Take almond oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Kidney stones Rating

    Almond oil soothes kidneys; alleviates symptoms. Take almond oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Laxative RatingRating

    Almond oil is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take almond oil daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Chapped lips RatingRatingRating

    Almond oil is an emollient; softens and soothes lips. Apply pure almond oil or almond oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Cradle cap RatingRatingRating

    Almond oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin and alleviates symptoms. Apply pure almond oil or almond oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Dry skin RatingRatingRating

    Almond oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin and reduces skin dryness. Apply pure almond oil or almond oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Aging skin RatingRating

    Almond oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin and retards skin aging. Apply pure almond oil or almond oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Eczema RatingRating

    Almond oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin; alleviates itching. Apply pure almond oil or almond oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Pregnancy support RatingRating

    Almond oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply pure almond oil or almond oil containing topical preparation on breast or abdomen 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Rash RatingRating

    Almond oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin; alleviates itching. Apply pure almond oil or almond oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Emollient RatingRatingRating

    Almond oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply almond oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take almond oil daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Almond oil used orally or topically is not toxic.

Available Forms

Almond oil is available in liquid form or as topical preparations.

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