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Post Date: June 8, 2021
| Badam | |
| Latin Name | Prunus amygdalus Batsch (Rosaceae) |
| English Name | Almond |
| Sanskrit Names | Vatada, Netropamaphala |
| Local Name | Badam |
| Distribution: Originally a native of central and western Asia, in India it is cultivated in Kashmir at elevations of 760-2,400 m.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.Principle constituents: A globulin called amandin.Indications: 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.Product range: Mentat, DermaCare AC, DermaCare SN cream & lotion, Antiseptic Cream. |
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