Apricot Kernel And Apricot Kernel Oil

Appearance: Viscous Liquid 
Aroma: Mild nutty
Color: Yellow
Chemical constituents: Apricot oil has various chemical compounds that include arginine, histidine, lysine, phenylalanine, valine, leucine, crystine and tryptophanmethionine. 

Extraction: It is extracted by the cold pressing of the seed and also by solvent extraction. 

2. Usage and applications:

Aromatherapy usage: It is used in massage therapy to help promote healthy skin, nourish and strengthen the body, relieve stress, reduce pain and encourage balance and well being

Pharmaceutical usage: Apricot Kernel Oil is used as an antitussive, anti-asthmatic and to treat tumors in traditional Chinese medicine. It helps to calm the inflammation / irritation of eczema and dermatitis.

Industrial uses:
Apricot oil is used in making many industrial products like adhesives, cosmetics, hair oils, food containers, fuel additives, varnishes, plastics and fibers. It has a wide range of industrial applications.