Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Salisbury General Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010 Feb;16(1):10-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.06.015. Epub 2009 Jul 15.
Almond oil [Oleum amygdalae] has long been used in complementary medicine circles for its numerous health benefits. Although no conclusive scientific data exists currently, almonds and almond oil have many properties including anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting and anti-hepatotoxicity effects. Further, associations between almond oil and improved bowel transit have been made, which consequently reduces irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Further, some studies show a reduced incidence of colonic cancer. Moreover, cardiovascular benefits have also been identified with almond oil elevating the levels of so-called 'good cholesterol', high-density lipoproteins (HDL), whilst it reduces low-density lipoproteins (LDL). Historically, almond oil had been used in Ancient Chinese, Ayurvedic and Greco-Persian schools of Medicine to treat dry skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Further, it is through anecdotal evidence and clinical experiences that almond oil seemingly reduces hypertrophic scarring post-operatively, smoothes and rejuvenates skin. Almond oil has emollient and sclerosant properties and, therefore, has been used to improve complexion and skin tone. Further studies looking into the use of almond oil post-operatively for the reduction of scarring are suggested.
杏仁油 [扁桃仁油] 在补充医学领域因其众多的健康益处而长期使用。尽管目前尚无确凿的科学数据，但杏仁和杏仁油具有许多特性，包括抗炎、增强免疫力和抗肝毒性作用。此外，杏仁油与改善肠道转运之间存在关联，这可减少肠易激综合征的症状。此外，一些研究表明结肠癌的发病率降低。此外，杏仁油还具有心血管益处，可提高所谓的“好胆固醇”、高密度脂蛋白 (HDL) 的水平，同时降低低密度脂蛋白 (LDL) 的水平。杏仁油在古中医、印度阿育吠陀和希腊-波斯医学流派中，历史上一直被用于治疗干燥皮肤状况，如牛皮癣和湿疹。此外，杏仁油似乎可以减少术后肥厚性瘢痕，使皮肤光滑和恢复活力，这是基于传闻证据和临床经验得出的。杏仁油具有润肤和硬化特性，因此被用于改善肤色和肤质。建议进一步研究杏仁油在术后减少瘢痕形成方面的应用。
