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High five for wanting to learn more about Bitter Almond (Natural) essential oil!

  • Botanical Name: Prunus amygdalus
  • Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow clear liquid
  • Strength: Moderate to Strong
  • Description: Sweet tart fruity aroma, similar to cherries with a hint of powder
  • Highlights: In the United States, Bitter Almond essential oil is regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, and typically requires special registration, purchasing, and shipping arrangements.

Learn More

Want to learn more about this essential oil? Here’s some of my favorite resources:

  • Robert Tisserand’s Essential Oil Safety, Pages 191 – 193
  • Julia Lawless’ The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Pages 34 – 35
  • The Good Scents Company
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What's inside?

Every essential oil contains constituents, and every batch of essential oil can be different. For Bitter Almond (Natural) essential oil, we compiled constituent rates from several gas chromatograph analyses and cross-referenced with medical/science literature and studies. Each rate was then weighted in the higher range to ensure restrictions covered for general safe usage. Your specific Bitter Almond (Natural) essential oil may or may not contain all of the following constituents or contain them at these rates.

Here are the constituents and rates used in the calculator for Bitter Almond (Natural) essential oil:

  • Benzaldehyde (Contains 98%)
  • Benzyl Alcohol (Contains 0.4%)
  • Bitter Almond (Synthetic) IFRA (Contains 100%)

Important Note: The information provided within the essential oil blending calculator is for educational purposes only. While Essentially Speaking, LLC has made every effort to verify the information presented, the data is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete and should only be used as a guideline. Every essential oil contains natural variations from crop to crop, batch to batch, and cannot be accounted for in this calculator. It is your responsibility to use essential oils safely in accordance with common sense, research, training, and local regulations, as well as considering the constituents present that are unique to the essential oils you are using.

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