It deeply penetrates the skin pores and rejuvenates natural skin tone and firmness. As hair oil, it promotes hair growth and helps in reducing hair damage. Apply on to scalp or body and massage.
Almond oil [Oleum amygdalae] is quite popular in alternative/traditional/complementary medicine systems. Almond oil has many therapeutic properties including anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting, and anti-hepatotoxicity effects.
It increases the good cholesterol in the body and decreases the bad cholesterol i.e., LDL (low-density lipoproteins). Including almond oil in the daily diet (on salads, with chutney, in smoothies, etc.), will be a better way to get all the good benefits of the almond in a quicker way.
In fact, this study concluded that the lipid-lowering effect of almonds (i.e., lowering of bad cholesterol) is mediated primarily by the almond oil fraction of these nuts.
However, the favorable changes in lipid profiles found in the current study suggest that in healthy subjects, consumption of almonds or their oil can be an effective strategy to lower total and LDL cholesterol while preventing the HDL cholesterol-lowering and potential TG elevation associated with low fat, high carbohydrate diets.
Furthermore, the number of almonds consumed by these subjects was much less than in most reported studies and was easily incorporated into the daily diet of our study subjects. Finally, nuts contain a host of other nutrients and components that have the potential to reduce the risk for CVD (Cardiovascular disease), beyond the limited number of risk factors monitored in this study.
In Ayurveda (ancient Indian medicine system), is extensively used to treat dry skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Clinical experiences have shown that almond oil seemingly reduces hypertrophic scarring post-operatively, smoothes, and rejuvenates the skin.
Almond oil has emollient and sclerosant properties and, therefore, has been used to improve complexion and skin tone.
Sweet almond oil are also beneficial in the treatment of pimples. In case of skin inflammation, the external application of almond oil will reduce the pain and cool the heat.
This paper talks about the many benefits of almond and almond oil which include the following:
– In many regions of the world, Almonds are used for asthma, cough, dyspnea, skin eruptions, gingivitis, heartburn, prurigo, stomatitis, and ulcers.
– A patient suffering from tuberculosis derives immense benefits if he takes almonds and has his body massaged with almond oil.– Almond is highly beneficial in preserving the vitality of the brain, strengthening the muscles, and prolonging the life-span.
– Almond oil with amla juice is a valuable remedy for falling hair, dandruff, and premature graying of hairs.
– If forms a vital part of all tonic preparations of Ayurveda and Unani medicines.
Along with amla juice, almond oil can prevent hair fall, dandruff, and prematurely graying of hair. (for the recipe click here)
Almond oil contains more vitamin E than most other nut oils, phytosterols, unsaturated fatty acids, mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), calcium, and magnesium. It is high in phytochemical content which is essential in treating coronary artery disease (CAD).
Its dense nutrient profile includes folic acid, zinc, and vitamins A, B1, B2, and B6. Almonds have been identified as good sources of natural antioxidants with bioactive properties.
Approximate Mineral contents of Indian almond nut
Phosphorus (%)
0.19
Potassium(%)
0.17
Magnesium(%)
0.25
Sodium (ppm)
245.65
Calcium (ppm)
845.45
Manganese(ppm)
10.24
Zinc (ppm)
92.12
Iron (ppm)
70.62
Copper (ppm)
9.21
