Prunus amygdalus
Almond tree
Prunus amygdalus, commonly known as the almond tree, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins, its seeds and oils are utilized in traditional medicine to soothe skin, reduce inflammation, and support cardiovascular health through nutrient-dense applications.
- Scientific name: Prunus amygdalus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Prunus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prunus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Prunus amygdalus, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Russian, it is called Миндаль обыкновенный, while in Azerbaijani, it is referred to as Adi badam. It is known as manteli in Finnish, 扁桃 in Chinese, and in Norwegian, it is called mandeltre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Миндаль обыкновенный | Wikidata |
| az | Adi badam | Wikidata |
| fi | manteli | Wikidata |
| zh | 扁桃 | Wikidata |
| nn | mandeltre | Wikidata |
| nb | mandeltre | Wikidata |
| cs | mandloň obecná | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 扁桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 扁桃 | Wikidata |
| hi | बादाम | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Germany, Hungary, and Switzerland. Additionally, its distribution extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically within the Baleares. Together, these regions illustrate the wide geographical reach of Prunus amygdalus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Prunus amygdalus, is highly valued for its various components, primarily centered around its nutritious seeds. The most common part used is the whole almond shelled seed, which is often consumed directly as the edible nut. These nuts are rich in essential nutrients and are frequently processed to extract almond oil, a versatile substance used in both culinary and medicinal applications. Additionally, the almond hulls, which are the fibrous outer coverings of the fruit, can also be utilized in various ways, though the primary medicinal and nutritional benefits are concentrated within the seeds themselves.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| whole almond shelled seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nuts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| almond hulls | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Prunus amygdalus has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chloroform, cholesterol, docosyl ferulate, ethyl acetate, methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| docosyl ferulate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triglyceride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Prunus amygdalus has 11 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, AntiBPH, Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| AntiBPH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nootropic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Prunus amygdalus has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Hypoglycemic, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, hyperpigmentation, sperm motility.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LDL cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| VLDL cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperpigmentation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sperm motility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triglyceride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |