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| Latin Name |
English Name |
Sanskrit Names |
Hindi Name |
Prunus amygdalus
Batsch (Rosaceae) |
Almond |
Vatadha |
Badam |
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| Habitat |
Originally
a native of central and western Asia, in India it is cultivated
in Kashmir at elevations of between 760m to 2,400 m.
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| Morphology
Description (Habit) |
It is
a tree, with oblong-lanceolate, minutely serrate leaves;
the flowers are solitary, pink or nearly white and showy;
the fruit is a pubescent drupe; the seed is flattened,
long and oval, with a brownish seed coat.
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| Principal
Constituents |
A globulin called
amandin.
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| Indications |
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Almonds are extensively
used in confectionery and also for pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.
Almond kernels are considered a highly nutritious, demulcent and stimulant
nervine tonic in indigenous medicine. They are also considered lithontriptic
and diuretic.
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| Product
Range |
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Clarina, Himcolin, Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup,Tentex Royal, Antiseptic Cream,
Baby Lotion, Diaper Rash Cream, Moisturizing Baby Soap, Soothing Body Lotion for dry skin, Anxocare.
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