Bitter Almond Essential Oil- Properties, Origin, Chemical Composition, Therapeutic properties, Uses

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Bitter Almond Essential Oil
Prunus amygdalus var. amara

Aromatherapy- Bitteralmond Essential Oil

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Properties	It contains cyanide (prussic acid) which is a well known poison.
Origin	It originated in Western Asia and North Africa and is widely cultivated in Spain, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.
Extraction	It is extracted by maceration and distillation process.
Chemical composition	benzaldehyde and hydrocyanic (prussic acid).
Therapeutic properties	-
Uses	The 'almond essence' used as a food flavouring.
Precautions	This oil should not be used in therapy. This oil should be handled with care.
Blends with	-