AMYGDALUS PERSICA
\ˈamɪɡdˌaləs pˈɜːsɪkə], \ˈamɪɡdˌaləs pˈɜːsɪkə], \ˈa_m_ɪ_ɡ_d_ˌa_l_ə_s p_ˈɜː_s_ɪ_k_ə]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
The leaves and flowers have been considered laxative. They are bitter and aromatic, and have been given in haematuria, nephritis, &c. The fruit is one of the pleasant and wholesome summer fruits, when ripe. The kernels, Amyg'dalce Per'sicce, as well as the flowers, contain prussic acid. Peach Brandy is distilled from the fruit, and is much used in the United States.
By Robley Dunglison
Word of the day
Health Personnel Attitudes
- Attitudes of personnel toward their patients, other professionals, the medical care system, etc.