Description
Magaz Badam or giri badam at sknatural belongs to plant “Prunus amygdalus“. It belongs to family “Rosaceae”. It is warm and moist in first order. Generally people use its seed kernel, oil (and the shell).
Plant Description:
The almond tree is a deciduous plant that reaches heights of 4–12.2 meters (13–40 feet). It has a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimeters (12 inches). Initially green, the young twigs turn purplish when exposed to sunlight and gray in their second year. Its leaves, measuring 8–13 cm (3–5 in) in length, feature serrated margins and a 2.5 cm (1 in) petiole.
Its flowers, white to pale pink and 3–5 cm (1–2 in) in diameter, boast five petals and are either solitary or appear in pairs, blooming before the emergence of leaves in early spring. Almonds thrive in Mediterranean climates characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. For optimal growth, farmers prefer temperatures between 15 and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F), with tree buds requiring 200 to 700 hours below 7.2 °C (45.0 °F) to break dormancy.
Other names:
Arabic Name(s): Tuffah Arzi
Urdu Name(s): Badam Shirin, Loz, Badaam
English Name(s): Almond
Recommended dosage:
Oil 5 to 12 ml., kernels 3-12 g. or 5 to 7 magaz badam daily.
Medicinal uses:
Its continuous use (5-6 Nos.) as fortified nutritive medicine is considered to improve immunity, but more than this quantity may affect the digestive function. Almond, a nutritive and tonic, widely used as a dry fruit all over the world, effectively combats mental exhaustion and fatigue by keeping the nervous and respiratory organs moist, thereby relieving dryness and related complaints. Additionally, it acts as a useful sex stimulant and aphrodisiac, promoting the formation of semen and frequently included in electuaries prescribed for this purpose.
Moreover, almond actively produces softness in the throat and chest, assisting in the expectoration of phlegm. Its oil’s detersive action qualifies it for inclusion in embrocation to beautify the face. Almonds are also renowned for being fattening and beneficial for eyesight, while also proving useful in addressing dry cough and irritation of the urinary bladder membrane. Moreover, the oil effectively combats constipation. Furthermore, traditionally esteemed as tooth powder, the burnt shell of almonds holds a special place in oral hygiene.
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