ALMOND OIL SWEET

	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, aphrodisiac, demulcent, nutritious, aphrodisiac, lithontripic, emollient , nervine, regulator, sedative, 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.