Bitter almond is a rosacea plant, the ripe fruit is harvested in summer, the pulp and core shell are removed, the seeds are taken out, and they are dried in the sun. Alias: almonds. Indications include lowering qi, relieving cough and asthma, moistening the intestines and laxative. It is used for coughing and asthma, chest full of phlegm, blood deficiency and body fluid, dry intestines and constipation.

The role of bitter almonds:

1.The antitussive and antiasthmatic effects of bitter almonds

Bitter almond has an inhibitory effect on the respiratory center, achieving antitussive and antiasthmatic effects. Bitter almonds can promote the synthesis of pulmonary surfactant (PS), which is beneficial to lung respiratory function. Bitter almonds can not only promote the synthesis of PS, but also improve various physiological and biochemical indicators related to the lung (such as lung homogenization, lung water volume) , Total phospholipids in bronchial lavage and pathological sections, etc.).

2.The effect of bitter almonds on the digestive system

Almonds have a bitter taste and are rich in fatty oils. Fatty oil can improve the lubricating effect of intestinal contents on the mucosa, so almonds have the function of moisturizing the intestines and laxative.

3.Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of bitter almonds

Some people in China use bitter almonds to treat advanced liver cancer to relieve the pain of patients, and some do not even need to take painkillers.

4.The anti-tumor effect of bitter almonds

Amygdalin is mainly found in the kernels and leaves of bitter apricot, bitter almond, peach, nectarines, loquat, plum, apple, black cherry, etc. Amygdalin is not contained in bitter almond peel. Amygdalin is a β-type glycoside composed of gentiobiose and amygdalin, molecular formula: C20H27NO11, molecular weight: 457.43.

Amygdalin is a common cyanogenic glycoside and an effective ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine Apricot kernel. It is a derivative of α-hydroxynitrile. So far it has become a commonly used expectorant and anti-cancer drug in medicine. Amygdalin is formed by linking two molecules of glucose and one molecule of amygdalin.

The efficacy and role of amygdalin:

1.The hypoglycemic effect of amygdalin

Amygdalin has the effect of preventing and treating diabetes caused by the antitumor drug alloxan.

2.The blood lipid-lowering effect of amygdalin

According to clinical reports, 24 patients with blood lipids between 200 and 260 were given 100g of raw almonds a day as the main source of fat. After 3 weeks, blood lipids dropped by an average of 10.1%. 85 hyperlipidemia patients took 75g of almonds daily for 4 consecutive weeks, and continued observation for 4 weeks after stopping the administration. The results showed that almonds can significantly reduce the blood lipid levels of patients with hyperlipidemia. Among them, the total serum cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) decreased the most, which decreased by 10.6% and 8.1%, respectively. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) did not change significantly, apolipoprotein B (Apo B) decreased significantly, and apolipoprotein A1 (Apo A1) increased significantly. Spiller (1990) believes that the monounsaturated fatty acids in almonds can help reduce patients’ mildly elevated blood lipids without requiring strict dietary restrictions.

3.Beauty effect

According to the theory of lungs and skins, some skin diseases can be treated clinically by the method of propagating the lungs, and the combination of edible almonds can often get quick results. Modern studies have proved that the fatty oil contained in bitter almonds can soften the stratum corneum of the skin, moisturize and protect the skin, protect nerve endings, blood vessels and tissues and organs, and can inhibit bacteria. In addition, the HCN produced by enzymatic hydrolysis can inhibit the active tyrosinase in the body, eliminate pigmentation, freckles, dark spots, etc., so as to achieve a cosmetic effect.

4.Other functions

Bitter almond oil also has insect repellent and bactericidal effects. In vitro tests have killing effects on human roundworms and earthworms, and have antibacterial effects on typhoid and paratyphoid bacilli. Almonds also have anti-pinworm and trichomoniasis infections and treat aplastic anemia. Amygdalin has also shown obvious curative effect in the treatment of schistosomiasis liver fibrosis in rabbits and liver fibrosis in rats caused by carbon tetrachloride. The degradation activity of type IV collagen is related to the interference of the formation of blood sinus capillary by affecting the metabolism of type IV collagen and laminin.

5.Anticancer effect of amygdalin

Amygdalin contains 3% amygdalin, which is decomposed by enzymes to form hydrocyanic acid. Hydrocyanic acid is toxic but a small amount has a sedative effect on the respiratory center. Therefore, the literature records have antitussive and antiasthmatic effects, and has the effect of killing typhoid bacillus and other fungi. . In recent years, domestic and foreign scientific research has proved that hydrocyanic acid also has anti-cancer effects, which is really good for human health.

Biochemical analysis confirmed that apricot kernels and bitter almonds contain an active chemical substance of amygdalin. Amygdalin is composed of three components: glucose, benzaldehyde, and hydrocyanic acid. Amygdalin can produce phenylhydroxyacetonitrile and glucose after being digested and decomposed after being eaten. Phenylhydroxyacetonitrile is decomposed into benzaldehyde and hydrocyanic acid. Among them, hydrocyanic acid is a natural anti-cancer active substance. It only has a toxic effect on cancer cells and can kill cancer cells or inhibit their proliferation. Under therapeutic doses, it is not harmful to normal cells and healthy cells; benzene; Formaldehyde has a strong anti-cancer activity and can alleviate the pain of cancer patients. Therefore, amygdalin can kill cancer cells in the human body and is an effective killer of cancer. According to the investigation of medical scientists, the residents of these areas consume amygdalin in a day, which greatly exceeds the intake of other countries in a year. This is the secret of their longevity without cancer.

Amygdalin has been used clinically in the United States. They have consumed 250 cancer patients, and 248 cases were cured under normal therapeutic doses, with a cure rate of 99%, 2 cases improved significantly, and more than 4,000 cancer patients have been cured. Our country also uses amygdalin, almond glutinous rice porridge, almond tea to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer, and has achieved good results.

Recently, American medical scientists have found that almonds have a significant effect on lowering serum cholesterol. Almonds contain only seven percent saturated fatty acids, no cholesterol, and high dietary fiber. For 24 hyperlipidemia patients, after three weeks of eating almonds, their blood lipids decreased by an average of 10.3%. Therefore, for middle-aged and elderly people suffering from high cholesterol and hyperlipidemia, it is very beneficial to eat some sweet almond products and almond oil in moderation.

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