Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. is aslo 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.

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 Oil of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. are lice Infection, Earache, Tinnitus.

No Contra Indication information is available for Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara..

Temperaments

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

Available Brands

Brand	Manufacturer/Mnf. Representative
LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALA	QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
LAOOQ MO TADIL	Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
LAOOQ SAPISTAN	Ashraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
MAJOON ARD KHURMA	QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIK	Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
MAJUN SHABAB AWAR	Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
SOMINA	Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
THANDAK	QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
TIRYAQ-E-MASANA	Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

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

Dosage

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

Herb's Description

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

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Iran, Kashmir, Mediterrianean Region, Pakistan.
Odor: The odor of Seed Kernel of Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara. is Unpleasant
Taste:
Seed Kernel: Bitter

Substitutes

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

Active Constituents

Prunus amygdalus Batsch. var. amara.'s Active constituents:

Antidotes

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

Warning & Precautions

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.

Toxicity

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