Besides health benefits Almonds are very useful for its cosmetic and medicinal benefits also. I have tried to compile some of them in this post.

For Hair Problems:

Alpha-tocopherol, which is a major source of Vitamin E, makes almonds almost the elixir for healthy hair and skin. If you have hair concerns like falling hair , thin hair etc, massage your scalp with a tsp of almond oil mixed with Indian gooseberry juice to treat falling hair, thinness of hair, dandruff and it also helps to  avoid untimely graying of hair.

For Anemia:

Almonds are useful food remedy for anemia as it contains copper, iron and vitamins. Eating handful of almonds on regular basis can help increase the hemoglobin, but mind well it is high in calories so it is better eaten in control and its natural form (nuts).

Constipation:

Eating approx 7-10 skinned Almonds after dinner increases dietary fibers and eases constipation. Those who cannot consume nuts can drink a teaspoon of Almond oil mixed in about half a cup of milk to cure indigestion and grease the alimentary canal. This will also cleanse the body internally and remove toxins from blood which makes your skin glow and beautiful.

Sexual power:

Eating almonds regularly will strengthen sexual power and restore sexual vigor.

Skin problems:

Alpha-tocopherol, which is a major source of Vitamin E, makes almonds almost the elixir for healthy hair and skin. If you have infected skin or itching skin Almonds can be useful. It will also help you achieve flawless and wrinkle free skin.

1. Pulverize few leaves of wild almond with water and cream and apply to affected parts in skin diseases.
2. External application of almond oil in case of irritation, itching will ease the pain.
3. In case of skin irritations or chronic conditions like eczema, soreness, itchiness, dryness and inflammation, almond oil is the best carrier for medicines. It absorbs quickly leaving the skin soft and toned; hence Almond oil is ideal massage oil.
4. The list of almond oil’s beauty aiding properties is almost endless. It can be used as a mild and effective bleaching agent when mixed with milk cream and ground with the paste of fresh rosebud. When applied daily, this paste keeps the skin dew fresh and young looking, delays the appearance of wrinkles, blackheads, dryness and even pimples. The toning effect of the oil works wonders for mature skins.
5. In case of steam burns, application of almond oil immediately cools off the area and protects it from infection of any sort. But since it has a short shelf life and goes rancid very quickly, it must be consumed fast.
6. Almond leaves pounded with water make a paste which is very beneficial for eczema infected skin, and if the casing (the hard outer layer) is applied I this manner, acne can be cured.
7. Almonds are also very good at revitalizing the system, increasing blood flow to the vital organs and so, in many cultures, they are used as aphrodisiacs.

Cough and Asthma

Almonds are also helpful in throat and bronchial infections.

1. A tsp of oil with few drops of fresh white onion juice, ginger juice, taken thrice daily for a fortnight is useful in whooping cough, bronchitis and asthma.
2. A mixture of powdered almonds and orange juice, drunk on a regular basis, relieves the discomfort of bronchial problems, irritating cough and throat infections.

Anti-inflammatory:

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, almonds are considered anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, emollient and are also used as a tonic. They are also known as brain and bone food, probably due to their high calcium content. They help with alkalizing the blood and relieve chi stagnation in the liver.

Mind control and Mind Power:

In Ayurveda medicine, almonds are used to strengthen and nurture self control and calmness of the mind and nerves.

Manganese and phosphorus contained in almonds helps to keep a healthy, sharp and sound brain, which is why a regular massage with almond oil is said to have a great effect on memory and power of concentration. Even better is to eat four or five almonds, soaked in water overnight, first thing in the morning. It enhances brain power. This is one of the elixirs that sages in ancient India would give to their students, to help them learn the art of warfare and the Vedas better. To learn the Vedas, one anyway needs a substantial amount of brain power!!!

Diabetes:

As almonds are high in protein, around 18 percent, and contain virtually no carbohydrates, they are ideal for diabetics or anyone with blood sugar issues.

The sweet almonds that come in two varieties, thin skinned and thick skinned. The thin skinned variety is more valuable than the thick skinned one. These are, however, high in calories so should be avoided with meals, it is better to eat them alone or with raw vegetables, salads etc. If eaten with meals, they are difficult to digest.

Strength:

In addition, almonds provide almost all the nutrients that help increase bone mineral density, making a strong skeletal system, needed by athletes, growing kids, pre-pubescent children and of course, elderly people. It can, hence fight the onslaught of osteoporosis in the elderly. In the not so elderly, where a good life piles on its evidences in the various regions of the body, almonds have been known to drastically reduce the effects of cholesterol. The monounsaturated fats help maintain healthy levels of HDL Cholesterol while reducing total and LDL cholesterol. The heart can now breathe a sigh of relief. This effect can show results with quantities as little as an ounce a day!

Temporary Deafness:

To cure temporary deafness, mix in equal parts garlic juice, oil of sweet almonds and glycerin, and use as ear drop.

Lactose intolerance:

For people or babies with lactose intolerance, powdered almonds mixed with warm water provide more nutrition than milk would have. In fact, this mixture can be used to wean babies, and provides at least as much nutrition as breast milk.