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Scientific Evidence Suggests, But Does Not Prove, That Eating 1.5 oz (app. 30 Nuts) Per Day, Such As Almonds, As Part Of A Diet Low In Saturated Fat And Cholesterol May Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease.
Almonds were mentioned as far back as the old testament. Probably the best-known reference to Almond is Aaron's rod (Numbers 17:8). It budded, flowered and produced fruit overnight! The Almond is therefore symbolic of the resurrection because it is the first tree to flower. A sign of new life and God’s promise.
The Chinese have used Almond Oil as a local anesthetic and muscle relaxer since 200 BC. The kernel from the almond plant provides one of the best face scrubs on earth, as well as being an excellent emollient (softens skin). Almonds help prevent osteoporosis, lower blood cholesterol levels, and regulates blood pressure. One study showed that three ounces of almonds a day actually lowered a person's cholesterol by 14 percent. Research also shows that almonds and Almond Oil have similar cholesterol-lowering effects.
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And studies have shown links between nut (especially almond) consumption and lower risk of cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and other chronic illnesses. In a nutshell, almonds are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, riboflavin, niacin and iron. Almonds are the most nutritious of all nuts.
Good for facial scrubs and cosmetics. A recent study suggests that Almond Oil may help prevent heart disease. At the Health Research and Studies Center in Los Altos, California, almond oil was shown to lower serum cholesterol levels in people who consumed it in place of saturated fat. According to the study, almond oil was a more potent cholesterol-reducing agent than olive oil! It is considered a soothing, anti-spasmodic, laxative and calming herb.
The Oil derived from a bitter variety of almond has sedative properties and is sometimes used in cough remedies. The oil from a sweet variety makes a soothing ingredient in internal medications and is used externally as an emollient. Almond butter makes a rich protein substitute for peanut butter and is well tolerated by diabetics.
Oil Of Sweet Almonds combined with powdered sugar is good for a dry cough or hoarseness, taken a little at a time.
The early settlers in the America claimed that if 5 or 6 bitter almonds were eaten before partaking of alcoholic beverages, intoxication is slowed.
Chewing a few almonds seems to relieve heartburn because of their high oil content. Eating almonds is supposed to lower the risk of cancer. The high calcium level of almonds may lower the risk of colon and rectal cancers. The high levels of antioxidant flavonoids in the almond skin help to inhibit the oxidation of low density lipoproteins, thereby reducing the formation of plaques in the arteries. The extracted oil, which is eatable and has a nutty taste, is used to clean the skin from spots.
Used to treat constipation and to help in cases of gallstones and kidney stones.
By mouth, a typical dose of Sweet Almond Oil for laxative purposes is up to 2 tablespoons once a day. It should be used only long enough to produce a soft stool. In general, laxatives should not be taken for longer than one week at a time.
The nuts can be eaten raw or roasted and Marzipan (a type of icing) is made from ground almond paste.
Almond Oil
 is used to remedy dry skin conditions, as a carrier or base oil to blend essential oils and for a variety of skin care and cosmetic products. It is a light oil, which is easily absorbed into the skin and coupled with its excellent emollient and nourishing properties, promotes a soft and smooth skin.
Almond Oil
is used as base or carrier oil, and as a massages to provide glide and for its hydrating properties. Almond oil is one of the most used carrier oils in aromatherapy massage, and this is understandable since it has a fine texture, is easily absorbed, and helps to leave the skin soft and satiny smooth yet it is non-greasy and easily absorbed.
Obtaining soft, glowing, beautiful skin has never been easier. Almond Oil, a natural vegetable-derived extract that dates back to ancient times, nourishes and revives the skin without clogging pores. Almond Oil is easily absorbed and works wonderfully as both a face and body moisturizer.
After washing your face, simply massage 3-5 drops of
Almond Oil
onto your face, playing close attention to the areas around the eyes, for skin that’s naturally exquisite.
Almond Oil Suggested Use: Use as a cosmetic oil or cosmetic ingredient for softening and moisturizing. When applied to the skin, sweet almond oil may be used as many times a day as it is needed and no limits are placed on the amount to use at one time.
Almond Sweet Cooking Oil is excellent as a salad and culinary oil. This sweet almond oil is odorless and is derived from pressed almonds. Excellent in promoting the natural beauty.
Excellent for making massage oils, or any recipe that calls for a vegetable carrier oil. Helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation. Useful against burns and thread veins.
A handful of almond meal makes a good face scrub.
Almond Oil
: rub almond oil directly into rough areas of skin, such as hands and heels of feet.
Almond oil goes rancid quickly, so blends made with it must be used quickly.
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