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Almond oil

Almond oil

a fixed oil expressed from sweet almonds, the kernels of varieties of prunus amygdalus; used in ointments.

bitter almond oil, a volatile oil from the dried ripe kernels of bitter almonds and from other kernels containing amygdalin; it contains between 2 and 4% of hydrocyanic acid and 95% of benzaldehyde.


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Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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Peaches and Almonds?

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by SU_reptile
Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:21 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Peaches and Almonds?
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Peaches and Almonds?

A friend of mine says that there is a tiny almond hiding inside the endocarps of peaches, plums, and cherries. I thought that the almond was a seperate species. Can anyone verify this for me? And if so, are they edible? Thanks.

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by Condraz23
Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:15 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Peaches and Almonds?
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Normal to feel your lymph nodes when sick?

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by Squawkbox
Sun Feb 05, 2006 2:23 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Normal to feel your lymph nodes when sick?
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Eating nuts

People say nuts are healthy. What kind of types do they mean? Is almond good for you?

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Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:15 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Eating nuts
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