Bitter Almonds Health Benefits

Bitter almond oil is completely different from the sweet almonds oil easily available in markets. Although they are difficult to be physically distinguised still, bitter almonds will always be broader and shorter to the sweet almonds in comparison.

Another difference is, sweet almonds can be taken internally but bitter almonds are much restricted. This is due to their toxic properties. Even if they are prescribed in traditional medicines sometimes, the dosage will always be less.

Coming to benefits of bitter almonds oil. Bitter almonds consist of three major components. One is hydrogen cyanide; which is very poisonous; Benzaldehyde and Glycoside amygdaline. Due to presence of hydrogen peroxide, researches are going on to find how successful it will be in killing cancerous cells.

Interestingly, when few almonds are chewed on before drinking alcohol, they neutralize the toxic effects of the beverage. Therefore there is a global custom to eat almond nuts with strong alcoholic drinks.

Bitter almonds have shown to have amazing diuretic characteristics. Due to their toxic nature, the body will prefer to excrete it out of the body through frequent urination. This not only helps in weight loss but also helps in detoxification and relaxation of the body.

Traditionally, it is used along with anesthetics to lower the blood pressure.Also, since it is not accepted by the body it can be used as a purgative. But the quantity given for ingestion should be calculated.Bitter almonds are used as a febrifuge. They help in lowering of fever due to presence of alkaline compounds present in it. It also helps in inhibiting the growth of bacteria’s and protozoa’s.

The components Benzaldehyde and hydrogen peroxide are far more toxic in bitter almonds oil and hence can be sued on animals for killing. Hence they are utilized as germicides, bactericides and fungicides.

Although they are an expensive treatments but they are effective as vermifuge.