*Surgery: Bitter almond can slow down the nervous system. Anesthesia and other drugs used during surgery do this as well. Using bitter almond along with these medications can slow down the central nervous system too much. Stop using butter almond at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
==Benefits and uses of Bitter Almond are==
Almonds are a familiar type of nut. They can be sweet or bitter, depending on the type of tree that produces them. Sweet almond is produced from one type of almond tree (Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis) and does not contain poisonous chemicals. Bitter almond comes from a different type of almond tree (Prunus amygdalus var. amara) and does contain toxic chemicals.
Despite serious safety concerns, people make medicine from the center (kernel) of the bitter almond. It is used for :
*Spasms.
*Pain.