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Prunus armeniaca extract Amygdalin: Makes Natural Defence to Work Better

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Amygdalin is a poisonous element which is found in almost many plant plants. It is a composition of cyanogenic glycoside. It is mainly found in the seeds or the kernels of bitter alomonds, apricots, apple, peach and plum. It has been right from the early stage of 1950s that both amygdalin and its modified form known as the  laetrile  have been promoted as the alternative cancer treatments. It is often used by the misnomer Vitamin B. On the other hand the researchers have found them to be clinically ineffective for the treatment of cancer along with a potential toxic or lethal element when it is taken by mouth mainly due to the reason of cyanide poisoning. It has been stated that neither amygdalin nor laetrile is a vitamin. It has been duly stated that the main promotion and the usage of the laetrile in order to treat the cancer has been practically referred to as the canonical example of quackery in the history of medical literature. And also as the most sophisticated and...

Amygdalin: A Natural Cure for Cancer

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Amygdalin has been used in the treatment of cancer for many years. Normally amygdalin is a compound which is present in the seeds of a specific fruit. It was Russia who first extracted this compound and began using it as a treatment for cancer-induced victims. However, the earliest pill form of the compound was found to be too toxic and the production was discontinued. It was not later than the 1950s that a more stable and synthetic form of amygdalin was manufactured, known as Laetrile. Laetrile became very popular in America as the only single cancer-curing agent in the world. However, the medicine was banned by the orders of the U.S. Supreme Court during the 1980s. All other countries still use Laetrile for the treatment of cancer, though. As said before, amygdalin can be traced back to the pits of various raw nuts and fruits. It is also found in sorghum and clover plants. Hydrogen cyanide, the main component responsible for treating the cancer cells, is formed when laetrile is br...

Bitter Apricot Seed Extract: 17 Amazing Benefits of the Super Herb

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Bitter Apricot Seed Extract: 17 Amazing Benefits of the Super Herb Apricot Kernel, scientifically known as Prunus armeniaca is actually the soft part of the apricot seed. It is believed as a natural source for potassoium, iron and phosperus. Vitamin B17, which is also known as amygdalin, is found in great quantities in peach and plum seeds. Bitter almonds, apricot almonds, and apricot kernel are different names for the same thing. Bitter apricot seed extract, which is commonly found in Armenia and Northern China as well. There are numerous health benefits of bitter apricot seed extract, of which a few are described here. Health benefits of Apricot Seeds Apricot seed extract has many different benefits which are briefly described below. Arthritis cure Bitter apricot seed extract  has excellent anti-inflammatory qualities, which make it a good home remedy for arthritis. The extract relieves the pain and swelling in the areas that are affected if taken according to physicia...