The efficacy and function of almond kernel

Many of us like to eat nuts, such as chestnuts and walnuts, which have a good effect on our physical and intellectual development. Almond kernels are accepted by the public because of their unique taste. Almonds are also widely used in medicine, mainly because they have strong efficacy and effects on some diseases and are widely used. Below is an explanation of the efficacy of almonds, I hope it will be effective for you.

Almond, also known as Badan apricot, is also commonly known as thin-shelled almond. It is the most treasured dried fruit by the Uyghur people in Xinjiang. It is mainly produced in Shufu, Yingjisha, Shache, Yecheng and other counties in the Kashgar Oasis south of the Tianshan Mountains. In early autumn, when the apricots in the orchard turn from green to yellow with a hint of red and begin to ripen, people flock to buy and pick them, and the ripe apricots are quickly bought up.

Almonds are a specialty with high edible value. They are rich in fat, protein, starch, sugar, a small amount of vitamins and 18 trace elements that are indispensable to the human body. They are six times more abundant than the same weight of beef. The smart Uyghur people in Xinjiang take almonds as a daily health tonic. They chew more than ten almonds before going to bed every day and wash them down with boiling water. Long-term consumption of this can help people sleep soundly all night without dreams, enhance the body's resistance and keep people strong.

Almonds have a wide range of uses in medicine. Uyghur folk medicine uses it to treat high blood pressure, neurasthenia, skin allergies, bronchitis, rickets in children and other diseases. In some foreign countries, there are almond milk and almond wine supplements made from almond trees, as well as sedative and analgesic medicines made from bitter nuts. In recent years, some hospitals in the United States have used almonds to make a new drug, bitter almond globulin hydrochloride, which is specifically used to treat influenza viruses. Harold Manner, director of the Department of Biology at Loyola University in Chicago, proposed in his research report on Badam wood that bitter Badam wood kernels can treat cancer.

Key Benefits

1. It has a wide range of uses and a unique nutty aroma, which surpasses walnuts and hazelnuts. The kernel yield of almonds is 70-80% and the oil content is 60%. It is not only a precious dried fruit, but also a treasure with highly concentrated nutrients. The kernel contains 47%-61% fat and 28% crude protein, which are much higher than apricots (24.9%) and walnuts (15.4). Among them, the content of 18 kinds of amino acids is 24.1%, and 8 kinds of essential amino acids for the human body account for 28.3% of the total amino acids, and the total amount is higher than walnuts and eggs. The content of essential amino acids such as valine, phenylalanine, isoleucine and tryptophan is higher than that in beef. The content of riboflavin (B2) and tocopherol (VE) is higher than that of peanuts and walnuts. It also contains a variety of mineral elements such as K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Mn, Fe, etc. In addition to being eaten directly, almond kernels can be processed into salt-roasted kernels, flavored kernels, and can be used as the main raw juice to make high-end foods such as chocolate candy, high-end cakes, dried fruits, canned dried fruits, etc. Their prices are much higher than ordinary candies and cakes.

2. Extremely high oil content. The oil content of badan wood is 55-60%, of which unsaturated fatty acids content is 91.8%. It has good physical and chemical properties and is not easy to deteriorate and become bitter even after long-term storage. It is most easily digested and absorbed by the human body. The oil is light yellow and clear in color, of excellent quality, delicious and aromatic, and is an ideal choice for cooking dishes. It is also an important raw material commonly used in the fragrance industry, pharmaceutical industry and various cosmetics, skin care and moisturizing products.

3. It has important medicinal, therapeutic and health-care functions. Almond kernels have the functions of improving eyesight, strengthening the brain, strengthening the stomach and aiding digestion. It can be used to prevent and treat coronary heart disease, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cerebral thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, heart disease, cancer and other diseases, especially in the treatment of patients with respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and bronchopneumonia, the effect is significant. In American hospitals, almond kernel powder is often used to prepare meals for patients to treat diabetes, childhood epilepsy, stomach problems, etc. A new drug, bitter almond globulin hydrochloride, was also made to treat influenza. Harold Manner, chairman of the biology department at Chicago Loyola University, extracted amygdalin from almond kernels to treat cancer. In his experiments, the cancers of most animals that received the drug completely disappeared, while the cancers of those that did not receive the drug continued to expand. In addition, it is used to make various supplements and used as dietary supplements for children and elderly patients in the recovery stage. According to the Kashgar Regional Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Xinjiang, many Chinese medicine formulas use almonds, which are mainly used to treat hypertension, neurasthenia, bronchitis, skin allergies, etc. Crush the almonds, add water and boil, then add osmanthus. Drinking this drink regularly can make your hair shiny and black and your face beautiful. Because almonds are rich in vitamin E, they are a good material for making facial masks for young ladies. First, soak the almonds in hot water for 2 hours, grind them into powder and add water to make it into a paste. Apply it on the face for 20 minutes and wash it off with warm water. This will make your face smooth, tender, white and beautiful. Almond kernel oil has a wide range of uses in the medical, food and cosmetic industries. Because it has nutritional, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, it has a good therapeutic effect on skin diseases such as acne and dermatitis. It can also be used to relieve pain from earaches and hemorrhoid burns. In the cosmetics industry, batik oil can be used to make health massage oils, shampoos, detergents and other products. According to reports, more than 50% of the raw materials for more than 280 kinds of cosmetics are batik oil.

Health benefits

Wild almond has the functions of calming the mind, opening the orifices, strengthening the brain, improving eyesight and benefiting the kidneys, moistening the lungs and intestines, producing sperm, strengthening the body, and strengthening the stomach. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as palpitations, wheezing and coughing, insufficient kidney qi, soreness of the waist and knees, impotence and frequent urination. In addition to the similarities with the medicine used by the Han people, the Uyghur medicine sweet almond has its own unique effects:

Strengthens the brain, soothes the mind

It can promote brain development for children, calm nerves and strengthen the brain for the elderly. It can be used as a food therapy for senile cerebral atrophy and Alzheimer's disease, and can also be used as a general fitness food.

Kidney-strengthening effect

It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for patients with kidney deficiency. Because of its good taste and easy acceptance by patients, it can be taken for a long time.

Improves eyesight

The incidence of myopia among Uyghurs is significantly lower than that among the Han people, which is related to some good living and eating habits of this ethnic group. Sweet almond is a food often eaten by Uyghurs. In a sense, sweet almond has played a role in improving eyesight through long-term consumption.