Almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus)

• Botanical Name : Prunus Amygdalus
• Common Name : Sweet almond oil, Prunus amygdalus oil
• CAS # : 9032-37-9
• Plant Parts Used : Seeds
• Extraction Method : Cold pressed
• Color & Odor : Pale yellow clear liquid with sweet nutty aroma reminiscent of almond kernels, cherry aroma.

Description :
A middle sized tree upto 8 metre in height, leaves simple, flowers white tinged with red, fruits velvety drupes about 3-6 cm long, separating into two valves.

Constituents & Specifications :
Almond oil has various chemical compounds that include benzaldehyde, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, lysine, arginine and hydrocyanic (prussic acid) etc.

Specific Gravity : 0.92500 - 0.94000 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.40200 - 1.50550 @ 20°C

Properties :
Laxative, diuretic, aphrodisiac, demulcent, nutritious, aphrodisiac, lithontripic, emollient , nervine, regulator, sedative, stimulant and tonic.

Benefits & Uses Of Almond Oil :

• Sweet almond oil is used as a moisturizer and as a carrier oil in aromatherapy, It    provides minerals, vitamins and proteins that are essential for beautiful skin.
• Commonly used to relieve itching, dryness or inflammation, this oil is excellent for    all skin types.
• Almond oil is used extensively in making candles, freshen potpourri, in soap making, massage oils, bath oil and also as  perfume body oil.
• Oil is rich in Vitamin E, monounsaturated fatty acids, proteins, potassium and zinc, besides a number of other minerals and  vitamins, which explains why it is so good for our heart, skin and hair.
• Almond oil is mild, hypoallergenic oil that can be safely used even on baby skin. In fact, it is the best massage oil for infants.  When gently rubbed into the skin, it gets fully absorbed, making it suitable for after bath application