Highly nutritious almonds and almond oil (pressed from them) were immensely popular in Greece and Italy long before the Christian era. It was during the Middle Ages when almonds became an important commerce good in Central Europe. The ancient texts and studies reveal numerous wonderful virtues of the almond. It was chiefly valued for its application in preventing intoxication.

Being a native of the warmer parts of Western Asia and North Africa, almond tree cultivation is extensively distributed over the warm temperate regions of the Old World. It is cultivated in all the countries bordering on the Mediterranean.

Almond oil is packed with unsaturated fats (mostly monounsaturated fats) and vitamin E, both of which are powerful nutrients that greatly benefit skin health. Fats are needed for healthy cell membranes and vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that protects cells from free radical damage. Almond oil can help skin problems when taken internally or used externally.

Almond oil is not as greasy as most oils and, when applied topically, does not clog up pores. It works well with all types of skin but is especially helpful for dry and irritated skin. It helps hold in moisture, keeping the skin looking young and healthy. It can help reduce fine wrinkles and erase dark circles under the eyes. It can also help relieve itching and soothe inflammation. Almond oil contain B vitamins, Vitamin D and Vitamin E also.

Almond and almond oil is used extensively in ancient medical techniques like Ayurveda and Unani medicines.

Despite being a seed, it boasts of being counted in the premium health food category consisting whole foods such as other nuts.

Presence of high amounts of nutrients produces energy. Almond oil is incredibly rich in minerals like manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, iron, zinc and potassium. Selenium is also present in good amount. Almond nuts are a powerhouse of vitamin E, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin and folate. Good amounts of vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid are also present. All this makes almond oil an excellent ingredient for other products.

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