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Prunus amygdalus Batsch.

Prunus amygdalus Batsch.

Prunus amygdalus Batsch. 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 names for this herb are Almond, Almond Tree.

The Urdu names for this herb are Badaam, Badam Shirin, Loz.

Warning: Almonds in excessive use may cause stones in kidneys,exert harmful effects on intestines.

Description

Prunus amygdalus Batsch.. A middle sized tree. Leaves greyish when fully grown, oblong-lanceolate, serrulate; petiole equal to or longer than the greatest width of leaf; stipules fimbricate. Flowers white, tinged with red, appearing before the leaves from scaly buds on last year's wood; peduncles much shorter than the campanulate calyx. Drupe^velvety, pericarp dry, when ripe separating into 2 valves; stone compressed, with shallow wrinkles and minute holes

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. are Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Detersive, Emollient, Fattening, Hypnotic, Laxative, Nervine Tonic, Nutritive, Semenagogue.

Indications

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. is 1st order, moist and warm.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Seed Kernel of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. is Pleasant.

Taste: Seed Kernel: sweet.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Oil3.000 – 12.000 mlN/A
Seed Kernel7.000 – 11.000 Nos.N/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Prunus amygdalus Batsch. is used in the preparation of Halwai Gazar Maghz Sar-i-Kunjashkwala, Halwai-S'alab, Laooq Badam, Laooq Biihdana, Laooq Sapistan, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Qurtum, Roghan Badam Shirin.

Substitutes

The substitute of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. is Juglans regia Linn. (Kernel).

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. are Benzoid, Calcium, Daucosterin, Emulsin, Fixed Oil, Hydrocyanic Acid, Mucilage, Potassium, Sitosterol, Taxifolin.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Sugar.

Toxicity

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