Used in ancient China, almond oil is also a traditional medicine in India and Geco-Persia for the treatment skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema, reports the Daily Mail.
Almond oil contains the plant compounds of ursolic acid and oleic acid, which are effective in relieving inflammation, infections, and keeping skin healthy.
In traditional Indian medicine, it is also used as a painkiller. According to a recent report from the Complementary Health in Clinical Practices Journal, the oil helps maintain the immune system and fight infection, and treat liver disease.
Almond oil may also be used as a mild laxative, helping reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome – about 30 ml taken directly or mixed with other liquids.
“There is no harm in trying almond oil. It has no adverse effects to health, unless you have an allergy to nuts,” said dermatologist Dr. Mervyn Patterson.