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
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)