Sweet Almond

Sweet almond is a plant. It produces kernels (nuts) that are a familiar food. Sweet almond and its oil, prepared by pressing the kernels, is used to make medicine.

Sweet almond is used for high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, skin conditions, and other conditions, but there's no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Sweet almond is also used to dissolve certain medications in a liquid so they can be given as shots.

In manufacturing, sweet almond is used widely in cosmetics.

Sweet almond contains fiber, fatty acids, and other plant compounds. These compounds might help lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar, helping people with high cholesterol and heart disease. Sweet almond might also help people stick to diets when trying to lose weight.

When taken by mouth: Sweet almond is LIKELY SAFE when used as food. There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet almond is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet almond is safe. It might cause side effects such as itching and redness.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

The appropriate dose of sweet almond depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for sweet almond. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

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