There are two kinds of almonds: bitter almond and sweet almond. Bitter almond is generally used as medicine, which is not toxic and cannot be eaten more. Sweet almonds can be used as leisure snacks or as cold dishes.

Nutritional efficacy

Almonds are rich in nutrition. Every 500g of almond contains protein120g, fat 240g, calcium 649mg, phosphorus 929mg, iron17.9mg, and contains various vitamins.

Functional action

1. Almonds are beauty products. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Almond is rich in oil, so it moistens fur."

2. Bitter almonds are bitter and warm, and enter the lungs and intestines. Its medicinal function "has the function of dispelling cold, lowering qi and relieving asthma, pungent border and eliminating pathogenic factors, lowering qi through bitterness, moistening dryness and clearing secrets, and warming and nourishing to treat diseases".

3. Pharmacist Li Shizhen pointed out: "Almonds can disperse, so they can relieve depression and dispel wind, reduce qi and moisten dryness."

4. Almonds are rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which can reduce the content of cholesterol in human body and significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and many chronic diseases.

5. Almond has a certain beauty effect, which can promote skin microcirculation and make skin ruddy and smooth.

6. Bitter almond can relieve cough and asthma, moisten intestines and relax bowels, and can treat diseases such as lung disease and cough. Sweet almonds and daily dried almonds tend to moisten and have a certain lung-tonifying effect.