Apricot Pits

• The components of which have provable effects on cancer.
• The apricot is an excellent food remedy for anemia on account of its high content of iron. Essential amount of copper in the fruit makes iron available to the body.
• It can be applied with beneficial results in scabies, eczema, sun-burn and itching of the skin due to cold exposure.
• Apricot are useful in the healing of wounds, in expelling worms and as a general tonic.
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The most commonly used part of the apricot in alternative medicine may be the pit, which is also known as the kernel or seed. Apricot pit contains amygdalin, a plant compound that contains sugar and produces cyanide. Laetrile™, an alternative cancer drug marketed in Mexico and other countries outside of the United States, is derived from amygdalin. Laetrile™ remains unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and does not appear to be effective for treating cancer. Apricot pits and/or Laetrile™ may cause cyanide poisoning.

Apricot kernels and oils have been historically used to treat tumors. The Japanese folk remedy bainiku-ekisu (concentrated Japanese apricot juice) has been used for the treatment of gastritis (stomach inflammation) and enteritis (bowel inflammation) since ancient times, and has recently been studied as a bacteriostatic (stops the growth/reproduction of bacteria) agent. Amygdalin may also be useful for AIDS patients, psoriasis, and hyperoxia (excess of oxygen).

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Evidence

DISCLAIMER: These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

Tradition

WARNING: DISCLAIMER: The below uses are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified health care provider. There may be other proposed uses that are not listed below.
Aging, antibacterial, aphrodisiac, asthma, child birth (labor induction), constipation, cosmetics, cough, enteritis (inflammation of bowel), eye inflammation, food additive (baby food ingredient), gastritis (inflammation of stomach), hemorrhage, hyperoxia (excess of oxygen), infertility, intestinal disorders/antispasmodic, mental health (neuropsychometric symptoms in AIDS patients), pharmaceutical vehicle, psoriasis, skin rejuvenator, vaginal infections.
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 Bibliography

DISCLAIMER: Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to www.naturalstandard.com. Selected references are listed below.

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Raw pits of the bitter apricot (not sweet) do contain a small amount of cyanide. However, the accidental ingestion of a single pit or the splitting of a pit to expose it to the fruit flesh should not be a problem. Ingestion of large amounts can be harmful. Fifteen raw apricot pits of some bitter varieties can kill a child. Roasting of the seeds neutralizes the cyanide threat. Having said this, there are now some varieties available with large, sweet, edible pits that are used like almonds. Roasted apricot seeds are used in confections and as a liqueur flavoring. The drug laetrile, used for some controversial cancer treatments, is derived from apricot seed extract.

*** Note from Amber Technology: (Amber Technology does not put enough apricot pits in the HWF to be harmful to your pet)

The main reason behind the success of apricot seeds in the cure of cancer is the fact that the apricot seeds can destroy the cancer cells in the victim’s body without killing the victim’s health status in the process. Laetrile also known as vitamin B17 in apricot seeds has been established to have unique features that help in killing the cancer cells without much interference to the body of the victim.

The natural method that apricot seeds employ in the fight against cancer is far more acceptable to the body system as compared to the scientific and technical methods such as radio therapy and surgery among other documented methods. Besides the fact that such methods cost a fortune to execute, it is also devastating to know that the side effects of the same methods could still be a major challenge for any victim who benefits from the procedures.

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