Almond Oil Sweet
- Form: Liquid
- Plant Part Used/Extracted From: Seeds
- Color: Pale yellow
- Odour: Sweet nutty aroma
- Extraction Method: Cold Press
- Botanical Name: Prunus Amygdalus
- CAS Number: 9032-37-9
| Botanical Name | : | Prunus Amygdalus | |
| Common Name | : | Sweet almond oil, Prunus amygdalus oil | |
| CAS # | : | 9032-37-9 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Seeds | |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold pressed | |
| Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow clear liquid with sweet nutty aroma reminiscent of almond kernels, cherry aroma. |
Description :
A middle sized tree upto 8 metre in height, leaves simple, flowers white tinged with red, fruits velvety drupes about 3-6 cm long, separating into two valves.
Constituents & Specifications :
Almond oil has various chemical compounds that include benzaldehyde, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, lysine, arginine and hydrocyanic (prussic acid) etc.
Specific Gravity : 0.92500 - 0.94000 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.40200 - 1.50550 @ 20°C
Properties :
Laxative, diuretic, , demulcent, nutritious, , lithontripic, emollient , nervine, regulator, , stimulant and tonic.
Benefits & Uses :
- Sweet almond oil is used as a moisturizer and as a carrier oil in aromatherapy, It provides minerals, vitamins and proteins that are essential for beautiful skin.
- Commonly used to relieve itching, dryness or inflammation, this oil is excellent for all skin types.
- Almond oil is used extensively in making candles, freshen potpourri, in soap making, massage oils, bath oil and also as a perfume body oil.