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Apricot Kernel
Important safety information: Do not eat or extract raw apricot kernels. Cyanide poisoning can be fatal; amygdalin or 'vitamin B17' is not a proven cancer treatment.
Herbal actions
- No safe self-treatment action
- cyanide poisoning risk
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- No oral medicinal use recommended
- Not an effective cancer treatment
Main constituents
Amygdalin and other cyanogenic glycosides, fixed oil, protein
Preparation overview
Tea: Do not prepare. Raw apricot kernels are prohibited for retail sale as food in Australia because of acute cyanide risk.
Liquid extract reference: Prohibited raw food
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.