Summary

Processing of Prunuspercica kernels

Prunus persica kernels are used in traditional medicine for treating dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, hermatoma in trauma, constipation, cough…long time ago. The kernels of Prunus percica (L.) Batsch, family: Rosaceae, were processed according to four traditional methods. The quality of P. persica kernels after processing was evaluated and it was shown that amygdalin (canogenic glycosid) remained in great amount. The biological activity including anticoagulant and antitussive effects is similar to that of raw (non processed) P. persica kernesl.

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