This section is from the book "A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin", by Henry G. Piffard. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin.
A. In many instances gives rise to a copious eruption upon the skin resembling urticaria, 10, 1: 135.
D. (In emulsion) to remove freckles, 10, 1: 136. as an antipruritic, 1, 911; 203.
The emulsion of almonds forms a soothing and convenient vehicle for many other drugs, but possesses slight, if any, remedial virtues of its own.
 
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