Bitter almond (Prunus amygdalus Batch var. amara (DC.) Focke) and Laetrile
    
        
        
            
        
        The almond is closely related to the peach, apricot, and cherry (all classified as drupes). The most commonly used portion of the almond is the nut. A compound called amygdalin differentiates the bitter almond from the sweet almond. In the presence... 
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