Pharmacognostic features of Almond

Prunus amagdalus var ducis.

Scientific Name: Prunus amagdalus

Family: Rosaceae

English/Common name: Almond

Urdu name : BA-DAM

Part use: 

• Seed shell
• Carnal
• Oil

Constituents: 

• Fixed oil 40-55%
• Fatty acid include oelic acid,linoleic acid,pamitic aacid,steric acid
• albumin
• sugar
• mucilage
• protien 20%
• potassium
• calcium

Uses: 

• Cough
• Constipation
• Beautify facial Complexion
• Shell is used in tooth powder

Pharmacological Effect/Action:

•  Demulsent
• stimulant
• tonic
• expectorant
• emollient
• laxative

From the lec of Dr M. Mohtasheemul Hassan.