Botanical Index No. 22

Almond Oil

prunus dulcis

Medicinal Actions

Antibacterial, Laxative

Primary Conditions Treated

Demulcent Emollient Bacteria Cancer bladder breast oral Cardiopathy Constipation High Cholesterol

General Dosage

30 ml oil as laxative; 15–30 ml almond oil. 30 ml oil as laxative; 15–30 ml almond oil.

Safety & Contraindications

Of U.S. citizens, 0.5% show sensitivity to tree nuts, 0.6% to peanuts, and an additional 0.3% allergic to nuts but not specifying or differentiating between tree nut and peanut allergy. Class 3. Ten bitter almonds said to be fatal to child, 60 to adult. Class 3. Ten bitter almonds said to be fatal to child, 60 to adult.