Almond Health Benefits

Almond is useful in memory improvement, delayed puberty and general weakness. The almond tree bears fruits with stone like seeds (or pits) within. The seed of the almond fruit is what we refer to as the almond nut.

Almond Medicinal Properties

The Almond Kernel is sweet, thermogenic, diuretic, nutritious, aphrodisiac, laxative, demulcent and nervine tonic. The oil is sweet, cooling, antispasmodic, sedative, rejuvenating and laxative. It is a delicately flavored food that can be used in different cuisine. Almonds are a unique package of nutrients - a good source of protein along with dietary fiber, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc and vitamin E.

Almond Home Remedies

It is used to treat the following conditions:

• Delayed Puberty

  Add crushed almonds, egg yolk, gingelly/sesame powder and tsp of honey to milk. Consumption of this mixture by an adolescent helps in overall development and onset of puberty.

• Improved Memory

  Almond is popular for its property as a nervine tonic. Rich in nourishment and essential fats, almonds serve to enhance memory and intelligence.

• General Weakness

  Blanched, ground almond paste can be added to milk along with a pinch of saffron. Consuming this beverage everyday is very nourishing for pregnant women and other people with other debilitating conditions. This is also a good remedy for heart burn

Indian Language Glossary:

English	Latin	Sanskrit	Hindi	Marathi	Tamil	Telugu	Malayalam	Kannada
Almond	Prunus dulcis	Vatadah	Badam	Badam	Vatamkottai	Badam Vittulu	Badamkotta	Badami