Evidence supporting the use of: Sweet Almond
For the health condition: Dyspepsia

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Sweet almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, including Unani, Ayurveda, and traditional European herbalism. In these systems, sweet almond oil and sometimes ground almonds have been used to soothe the digestive tract, reduce irritation, and help with conditions broadly described as “dyspepsia” or indigestion. The rationale is typically based on the emollient and demulcent properties of almond oil, which was thought to coat and protect mucous membranes, thus relieving symptoms like heartburn or mild stomach discomfort.

However, scientific validation for these uses is minimal. There are no robust clinical trials or strong mechanistic studies specifically demonstrating the efficacy of sweet almond or its oil for treating dyspepsia. Most references to its use are anecdotal or based on traditional texts, and it is not recognized in modern evidence-based medicine as a treatment for dyspepsia. Some of the demulcent properties are plausible in theory, but there is insufficient empirical evidence to recommend its use for this condition. Thus, the use of sweet almond for dyspepsia is best characterized as traditional with weak supporting evidence.

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