Apricot pits: benefits and harms. Video

Apricot pits are a source of valuable substances. They contain essential acids: tyrosine, valine, arginine, methionine and others. Also, these nucleoli have a high content of magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium and other valuable biologically active substances.

And in the bones there is such a valuable and rare vitamin B17 – amygdalin. The amount of this substance varies from 10 to 12% (this figure depends on the variety of the fruit). The main place of concentration of amygdalin is the pointed base of the bone. It is because of him that apricot kernels have a bitter taste. When it enters the stomach, amygdalin is broken down into hydrocyanic acid and other elements. So, hydrocyanic acid is a very strong poison. In view of this, it is recommended to eat no more than 20 g of apricot kernels, because you can get poisoned. At the same time, thanks to the presence of vitamin B17, apricot seeds are used to fight cancer (when B17 enters the body, only cancer cells die, and healthy cells are not harmed – a kind of natural chemotherapy is obtained).

Before using apricot kernels for medicinal purposes, it is recommended to consult a doctor

Due to such a rich composition, apricot pits are widely used in folk medicine. They are used in the fight against various parasites, including worms. Also, apricot kernels are an effective remedy in the treatment of whooping cough, bronchitis and nephritis. And also this “medicine” is prescribed for cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the skin and joints.

But apricot pits are high in calories: 100 g of nucleoli contain 450 kcal (they contain 28% proteins and 50% fatty acids, including stearic, linoleic, myristic and oleic). Oil is extracted from apricot kernels. Back in the Middle Ages, this valuable product was equated with gold. This oil has a healing, emollient, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, antioxidant and penetrating effect.

Children should not eat more than five apricot kernels per day.

Apricot kernels are widely used: – in cosmetology; – in cooking; – in folk medicine. Effective masks for the skin are made from crushed apricot kernels, and apricot oil is used to care for eyelashes, eyebrows, hair, face and body. In cooking, apricot pits are also widely used (they are added to baked goods, yoghurts, chocolate, creams, etc.). In folk medicine, apricot kernels are used in the treatment of gastritis, otitis media, stomatitis, hemorrhoids and other diseases.

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