Bitter almonds have the effect of moisturizing the lungs, asthma, and anti-cancer effects. Bitter almonds for the cold and flu caused by phlegm, cough, asthma and other symptoms of significant efficacy, has a certain anti-cancer effect. Almond anti-tumor effect is mainly bitter almonds contain bitter amygdalin. At the same time, due to the richness of carotene, it can prevent free radicals from attacking cells, with the role of tumor prevention.

Almonds bitter flavor down the gas, and rich in fat oil. Fatty oil can improve the lubricating effect of intestinal contents on the mucosa, so almonds have the function of laxative.

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Inappropriate consumption of bitter almonds can lead to poisoning, vertigo, sudden fainting, palpitations, headache, nausea and vomiting, convulsions, coma, cyanosis, dilated pupils, loss of reaction to light, pulse is weak and slow, shortness or slow breathing and irregular symptoms. If not rescued in time, death can be caused by respiratory failure. Because in the bitter almond seed coat and germ part contains highly toxic hydrocyanic acid.　

So bitter almonds should not be consumed in large quantities, not more than 10 a day. When consuming bitter almonds, make sure to soak them in water for several times and heat and boil them to reduce or even eliminate the toxic substances in them.

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