2007-01-31 19:45:17 · 6 answers · asked by kanchan chuahan 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
As late as the early 20th century the oil was used internally in medicine, with the stipulation that it must not be adulterated with that of the bitter almond; it remains fairly popular in alternative medicine, particularly as a carrier oil in aromatherapy.
Extract of bitter almond was once used medicinally but even in small doses effects are severe and in larger doses can be deadly.
The sweet almond oil is obtained from the dried kernel of the plant. This oil has been traditionally used by massage therapists to lubricate the skin during a massage session, being considered by many to be an effective emollient.
2007-01-31 20:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by sanjaykchawla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of skin care companies like to use olive oil and almond oil in their products because of the emolient properties they offer. Many of the anti-aging lotions and treatments have these oils. They are effective and fairly expensive, so those products are thus expensive. If you are interested in some type of moisturizer that really does the trick, these two oils are good. If your skin is really oily though, it could be a bit greasy. I have found that I just have to try things to see how they work!
2016-05-24 01:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almond oil is good as a low calorie salad dressing or for stir fry cooking.
2007-01-31 20:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by murduk0420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in "The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul," it was one of the ingredients used to make a medicine for eagle wounds... er, rather, wounds inflicted by eagles.
2007-01-31 21:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by BotanyDave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not tried cooking with it, but it makes a GREAT skin and body oil. I wonder if anyone actually cooks with it, as it is great for skin!!!
2007-02-04 18:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by rc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is healtier choice than other kind of oils.
2007-02-04 17:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋