Almonds, known as the king of nuts, are a highly nutritious food. They are available raw or roasted, with or without the skin, and are frequently smoked or sugared and sold as snacks. Not only they are an effective health-building food both for human body and mind, but also a valuable food remedy for several common ailments.

Anemia : Almonds containing copper which along with iron and vitamins acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of blood hemoglobin. Almonds are, therefore, a useful food remedy for anemia.

Constipation : The use of almonds has proved highly beneficial in the treatment of chronic constipation. It is an excellent laxative.

Impotence : Regular uses of almonds are effective in strengthening sexual energy which usually results from nervous debility and brain weakness.

Skin Disorders : Wild almonds are considered useful in skin diseases, such as pimples, and inflammation, especially eczema, by external application over the affected areas.

Respiratory Diseases : An emulsion of almonds is useful in bronchial diseases, hoarseness and tickling cough, which is prepared by pounding the nuts and mixing the powdered kernels with orange or lemon juice.

Cardiovascular Disease : Eating a handful of almonds a day as part of a healthful lifestyle may lower "bad" cholesterol levels and help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and protect against cell damage.

Cancer : Eating almonds may lower the risks of suffering such kinds of cancer as prostate, bladder, colon and rectum.

Smooth physiological function : Almonds plays a major role in maintaining the smooth physiological functions of brain, nerves, bones, heart and liver, thus preserving the vitality of the brain, strengthening the muscles and prolonging life.