Almond is an alias of bitter almond, with the effect of lowering qi, relieving cough and asthma (stopping cough and calming wheezing), moistening the intestines and laxative, it can be used for treating cough and asthma, chest fullness (swelling and discomfort in the chest) with excessive phlegm, and constipation of dry intestines and stools. Yin deficiency cough is prohibited to take this drug, and people with loose stools should be cautious. Bitter almonds are bitter in flavor and slightly warm in nature, mainly in the lung meridian, with bitter drainage and purging as the main, and also promote the lung qi and can stop coughing and asthma, for cough and asthma medicine. Bitter almonds are moist and fatty, with the function of lowering gas and moistening the intestines. Bitter almonds should not be taken internally in excess, overdose can lead to poisoning, headache, dizziness, vomiting, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), a drop in blood pressure and other adverse reactions, and may even cause respiratory paralysis, circulatory failure and lead to death. If you feel unwell, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time and take almonds under the guidance of a medical professional.