History and Information
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Apricot Kernel Profile
Apricot kernel is native to Asia. The oil is obtained from the kernel and is similar in texture and properties to almond oil.
Botanical Name
Armeniaca vulgaris, Prunus armeniaca
Also Known As
Amygdalin, Amygdaloside, Apricot Almonds, Apricot Kernel Oil, Apricot Seed, Bitter Almonds, Bitter Apricot Kernel, Chinese Almond, Laetrile, Madelonitrile, Noyau d'Abricot, Prunus Kernel, Vitamin B17, Xing Ren
Practical Uses
Skin care; moisturizing to the skin. The carrier/base oil is used to dilute essential oils in aromatherapy for use in massage and other formulations.
Documented Properties
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, emollient, skin-nourishing. (Summarized from source list).
Cautions
Orally, apricot kernel can cause acute poisoning, with symptoms including dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dyspnea, palpitations, marked hypotension, convulsions, paralysis, coma, and death. Apricot can also cause chronic poisoning, with symptoms of increased blood thiocyanate, goiter, thyroid cancer, optic nerve lesions, blindness, ataxia, hypertonia, cretinism, and mental retardation. Demyelinating lesions and neuromyopathies reportedly occur secondary to chronic exposure, including long-term therapy. |
Summarized
From
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Carol Schiller and David Schiller (2008). The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: A Concise Guide to over 385 Plant Oils. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications Inc.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: Lemongrass Monograph accessed at http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com on January 16, 2011. |
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information shall not be interpreted as specific prescription or usage advice and is published as a general guideline only. Choose all skin care products wisely.
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