At AG Organica, we are one of the leading names to supply the most 100 percent dilute free and premium quality bitter almond oil. Almond oil dates back to ancient times and has been used in pre-Bible times. It is also mentioned in Old Greek mythology. In addition to being an essential oil, it is also a high-quality oil used in creams and cosmetics. This oil is used in aromatherapy massage and occupies great importance in Ayurveda. It was one of the earliest domestic trees used for their seeds and oil.
The oil is extracted after the removal of fatty oil from the dried powder of bitter almond via heating and crushing methods. The oil is manufactured and processed at AG Organica in its pure form and then supplied to some of the leading brands worldwide.
Bitter Almond Oil is a pale yellow to a yellow-colored clear liquid having a cherry pit, sweet fruity powdery aroma. It also has the odor of crushed bitter almond kernels. It contains oleic acid, a type of mono saturated acid, plus omega-9 fatty acid and helps in maintaining blood pressure as well as increasing good cholesterol levels in the body.
Properties of Bitter Almond Oil : amygdalin, benzaldehyde, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, lysine, and arginine
Bitter Almond Oil has got several uses as listed below :
There are innumerable benefits of Bitter Almond Oil, out of which, a few are discussed in brief here :
Primary Benefits
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser
Topical use:
Bitter almond oil is native to India. It belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is used in beauty and health purposes, hair, skincare & pharmaceutical industries. AG Organica is the leading manufacturer & supplier of bitter almond oil. It has extreme shelf-life stability. Bitter almond oil is made from the crushed kernels of bitter almonds. It is different from sweet almond oil that is derived from another type of almond plant. Bitter almond oil has nutty fragrance; it is used for its scent, flavor, and its therapeutic value. These days almonds are produced naturally that's why they are tasty & safe. Earlier they were bitter & poisonous. Some almonds are damaged due to moisture after harvest; these can have a bitter taste. These come from a different tree. Bitter almonds come from (Prunusdulcis, var. Amara). Sweet almond tree has white flowers while bitter has pink.
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Botanical Name | : | Prunus Amygdalus var amara | |
Parts Used | : | Seeds | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow clear liquid @ sweet nutty aroma odor | |
Methods of Extraction | : | Cold Pressed | |
Constituents | : | Benzaldehyde and hydrocyanic (prussic acid) | |
Specific Gravity | : | 1.039 to 1.059 @20°C | |
Acid index | : | 0.27 to 0.5 | |
Optical Rotation | : | +35º @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 64°C (147°F; 337 K) | |
Melting Point | : | ’57.12°C (−70.82°F; 216.03 K) | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.54100 - 1.55400 @ 20°C | |
Density | : | 1.044 g/mL, liquid | |
Shelf Life | : | Two years | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol |
Manya
I liked it for my hair it makes it smooth and shiny & the price was not high.
Riya
This is a fantastic, very moisturizing oil that has a light but pleasant scent and massages into the skin well-much better than most other oils.