action	demulcent, emollient, pectoral, sedative
common name	almond, greek nuts, jordan almond
contains	alanine, magnesium, phenylalanine, protein, vitamin F
family	rosaceae
range	john muir national historic site, mediterranean, southern europe
used to treat	cough
comments	Ground almonds make a good, cleansing facial scrub. Their emollient properties also make them suitable as ingredients in cosmetics. The oil of bitter almond has sedative properties and is sometimes used in cough remedies. The oil from sweet almonds makes a soothing ingredient in internal medications. Almond butter makes a rich protein substitute for peanut butter, usually well tolerated by diabetics.