Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara.

Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. is also known as Amygdalus communis Linn., Prunus amygdalus Baill. belongs to Rosaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Tuffah Arzi.

The English name for this herb is Bitter Almond.

The Urdu names for this herb are Badam Talkh, Noorulmar.

Warning: Due to the considerable amount of amygdalin and prussic acid bitter almonds are regarded as highly toxic, therefore not recommended for systemic use. Described as having particular adverse effects upon the intestines.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. are Anodyne, Anti-asthmatic, Astringent, Attenuant, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Lithontriptic, Purgative, Resolvent.

Indications

The indications of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. are Freckles, Ring Worm.

The indications of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara.'s Oil are lice Infection, Earache, Tinnitus.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Seed Kernel of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. is Unpleasant.

Taste: Seed Kernel: Bitter.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	0.000 – 0.000	N/A
Oil	0.000 – 0.000	External application of oil only ,not advised for internal use.
Seed Kernel	0.000 – 0.000	N/A

Available Brands

LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
LAOOQ MO TADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
LAOOQ SAPISTANAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
MAJOON ARD KHURMAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
SOMINAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
THANDAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. is used in the preparation of Roghan Badam Talkh, Tiryaq Mohasa.

Substitutes

No information regarding Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara.'s active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

The antidote of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. is Prunus amygdalus Batsch..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara.. (work in progress)