Author(s):
Diksha Singh, Kashmira J. Gohil, Rekha T. Rajput, Vikash Sharma
Email(s):
vikassharma10588@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2022.00553 
Address:
Diksha Singh1, Kashmira J. Gohil1, Rekha T. Rajput2, Vikash Sharma1
1Department of Pharmacology, Anand College of Pharmacy, SGI Agra - 282007.
2Department of Pharmacognosy, Anand College of Pharmacy, SGI Agra - 282007.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 7,
Year - 2022
ABSTRACT:
Prunus amygdalus (Batsch.) is an important medicinal plant and belongs to the family Rosaceae. It is known as Badam in Hindi and almond in English. The nutritional and medicinal properties of badam fruit are related to its kernel. It has been therapeutic uses for constipation, headache, heart weakness, diarrhea, sedative, amnesia, peptic ulcer, leprosy, polyuria, facial paralysis, Cough, Sexual disability, leprosy, etc. Kaempferol-3-xylosylglucoside and Quercitin are common chemical properties. Almond oil contains the source of vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, E, D, and also contains calcium and magnesium. The preclinical studies mainly depend on flavonoids, phenol, alkaloid, and saponins, tannins. The present review provides comprehensive information of the plant on its Pharmacognostical and Pharmacological profile including its preclinical and clinical studies/ clinical trial and nutritional value in different varieties.
Cite this article:
Diksha Singh, Kashmira J. Gohil, Rekha T. Rajput, Vikash Sharma. Almond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch.): A Latest Review on Pharmacology and Medicinal uses. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2022; 15(7):3301-8. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2022.00553
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Diksha Singh, Kashmira J. Gohil, Rekha T. Rajput, Vikash Sharma. Almond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch.): A Latest Review on Pharmacology and Medicinal uses. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2022; 15(7):3301-8. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2022.00553 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2022-15-7-75
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