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Scientific Name: Prunus lycioides (Spach) C.K.Schneid. Synonyms: Amygdalus lycioides Spach. English Name: Mountain Almond Other Names In English (UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand): Wild Almond Family: Rosaceae

GENERAL DATA

🌰 Industries That Use Wild Almond (Prunus lycioides Spach)

Wild Almond, also known as Amygdalus lycioides, is a resilient, thorny shrub bearing small, hard-shelled nuts native to Iran, Afghanistan, and neighboring regions. Unlike domesticated almonds (Prunus dulcis), this species is valued more for its medicinal, ecological, and cosmetic applications than for culinary use.

1. Pharmaceutical & Traditional Medicine Industry The kernels of Prunus lycioides have been used in Persian traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory, emollient, and digestive-supporting properties. Applications: Ground kernel used in herbal pastes or oils Applied for joint pain, inflammation, or nerve discomfort Emollient agent in skin-nourishing ointments and balms

✅ Contains fixed oils, tannins, and trace cyanogenic glycosides (requires cautious handling)

2. Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry

Wild almond oil extracted from the kernels is valued in cosmeceuticals for its moisturizing and antioxidant effects.

Applications:

• Emollient oils for dry or sensitive skin

• Natural base in soaps, creams, and body oils

• Traditional hair-conditioning oils in rural communities

✅ Compared to sweet almond oil, this oil is richer in polyphenols and often used in artisan skincare

3. Environmental & Ecological Applications

As a native shrub, Prunus lycioides is essential in rangeland management, soil stabilization, and biodiversity conservation in Iran’s mountainous drylands.

Applications:

• Used in ecological restoration and anti-erosion planting

• Pollinator-friendly shrub attracting bees and insects

• Drought-tolerant species ideal for reforestation in arid zones

✅ Valuable for carbon sequestration and native plant landscaping

4. Animal Feed Industry (Traditional Use)

In some traditional settings, the leaves, pods, and shells of Prunus lycioides are used as forage material or supplementary feed for goats and sheep.

Applications:

• Mixed into livestock feed in arid rural regions

• Nutrient-rich shell residues used as filler or roughage

✅ Not a commercial feed product but useful in subsistence farming systems

5. Ethnobotanical & Artisan Use

Rural and nomadic communities have historically used wild almonds in local medicine, ritual offerings, and artisanal crafts.

Applications:

• Burned shells as fragrant coals or insect repellents

• Hand-pressed oils used in healing rituals

• Integrated into village cosmetics or scrubs

✅ Considered a wild ancestral species of the cultivated almond

✅ Summary of Key Applications

🌿 Key Features of Prunus lycioides:

• Native Range: Iran (Zagros Mountains, Lorestan, Khorasan), Afghanistan

• Plant Type: Thorny deciduous shrub, highly drought-resistant

• Nut Type: Small hard-shelled wild almond with bitter kernel

• Oil Content: ~35–50% in the kernel, rich in unsaturated fatty acids

• Harvest Season: Late summer to early autumn (August–September)

🌰 Comparison Table: Wild Almond (Prunus lycioides) vs Sweet Almond (Prunus dulcis)

✅ Key Takeaways:

• 🟤 Wild Almond (Prunus lycioides):
  → Best for ecological conservation, ethnobotanical and small-scale medicinal applications
  → Requires detoxification due to bitter, cyanogenic nature
  → Rare and not suitable for culinary use in raw form

• 🤍 Sweet Almond (Prunus dulcis):
  → Widely used in global food, cosmetic, and nutraceutical industries
  → Safe, sweet, and nutrient-rich; rich in Vitamin E and oleic acid
  → A true commercial commodity crop

 

 

 

About Prunus Lycioides This is the fruit of a small, full-stemmed shrub that reaches one and a half meters in height. The stems of Prunus Lycioides tree are smooth, green, hairless and their cross section is circular. The leaves of this shrub are narrow, small, and pointed, they have an almost saw-shaped edge, and they grow in clusters and without petioles at certain intervals on the stems. Each flower of this shrub has five white, large, almost circular petals, and they are completely separate from each other. They are very similar to the flowers of the sweet almond tree. When its growth is complete, its pods become dry and black.

 

 

Wild Almond Health Benefits Its poultice is useful for old wounds and purulent pimples. Poultice of its flowers improves eye and skin diseases. Its oil helps to treat gout, sprained joints, chronic joint pains, and chest diseases. Anointing a solution of Mountain Almond oil, castor oil, sulfur, camphor, and lime juice is useful for pimples and itching. Applying a solution of Mountain Almond oil and lime water (Ca(OH)₂) heals the burns.

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🧾 Nutrition Facts – Wild Almond (Prunus lycioides Spach)

Botanical Name: Prunus lycioides Spach
Common Names: Wild Almond, Mountain Almond
Part Used: Seeds (Kernels)
Form: Dried, raw kernels
Origin: Native to Iran and neighboring regions; grows in arid, mountainous zones.

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⚠️ Important Note on Edibility

Wild almond species may contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside that can release hydrogen cyanide (HCN) when metabolized.
✅ Mild, sweet variants may be consumed in moderation.
❌ Bitter seeds must be detoxified (soaked/boiled/roasted) before use.

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🔸 Typical Nutrition Facts (per 100 grams of dried edible kernel)*

Nutrient	Amount
Energy	~590 kcal
Protein	20–23 g
Total Fat	50–54 g
• Saturated Fat	~4 g
• Monounsaturated Fat	~34 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat	~12 g
Carbohydrates	15–17 g
• Sugars	~4 g
• Dietary Fiber	~11 g
Calcium (Ca)	~270 mg
Magnesium (Mg)	~270 mg
Phosphorus (P)	~480 mg
Potassium (K)	~700 mg
Iron (Fe)	~3.5 mg
Zinc (Zn)	~3 mg
Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)	~24 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	~1 mg
Amygdalin Content	Variable (trace to 300 mg/100g)

📌 Nutrient values can vary depending on sweetness/bitterness level and growing conditions. Data estimated based on wild almond and closely related Prunus species.

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🌿 Phytochemical & Functional Profile

Compound / Property	Presence / Benefit
Amygdalin (cyanogenic)	Present (more in bitter types) – caution advised
Oleic Acid (MUFA)	Heart-healthy monounsaturated fat
Polyphenols	Antioxidant potential
Plant Sterols	May support lipid metabolism
Fiber	Promotes digestion and gut health

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🍽️ Culinary & Traditional Use

Application	Details
Traditional Use	Consumed as nut after roasting or detoxification
Culinary Use	Crushed in pastries, trail mixes, nut oils
Ethnomedicine	Occasionally used in traditional remedies
Caution	Bitter types detoxified before human use

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🧴 Storage

• Store in cool, dry conditions

• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight

• Refrigeration extends shelf life and prevents rancidity

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⚠️ Safety Note

• Always distinguish between bitter and sweet types before consumption.

• Do not consume raw bitter wild almonds in large quantities due to hydrogen cyanide toxicity risk.

• Detoxify using proper soaking/boiling/roasting methods if unsure.