Almond

Prunus dulcis

Other names: Almond

Edible plant

Georgian

Photo credit: Ivar Leidus

Danger

This plant carries serious safety risks. All information is for educational reference only.

Safety information

Toxicity: Sweet almond safe. BITTER almond contains amygdalin → hydrogen cyanide; bitter-almond and its oil/nitrile are toxic. FLAG — the text explicitly uses bitter almond (მწარისა ზეთი).

Contraindications: Never give bitter almond to children (the texts do — do NOT follow).

Interactions: None documented.

Evidence level

Historical

Found in historical texts; limited or no modern study. Folk and historical sources have not been validated by clinical research.

Preparations

This plant carries serious safety risks. All information is for educational reference only.

almond oil / kernel mixture · kernel/oil

Part used: kernel/oil

Traditional use: anti-emetic (phlegm of the heart), laxative/aperient base, paediatric soothing, hangover(Folk and historical sources have not been validated by clinical research.)

Evidence:Historical

General preparation guide →

Associated conditions

Infant colic Constipation Nausea / vomiting

Edibility

Edible parts: Sweet almond YES (raw/roasted); bitter almond NOT edible.

Toxic lookalike warning

Bitter vs sweet almonds look near-identical — a genuine hazard.

Healing traditions

Georgian

Sources (2)

MK (commentary §ნუში)
KH lexicon (Amygdalus)

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