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Not for the person who has diarrhea. Small amounts may produce headache, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, vertigo, extreme dyspnea, violent respirations, weakness, glassy eyes. Overdose results in cyanide poisoning and death.

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Practitioners of Chinese medicine advise that apricot seed should not be given in combination with the herbs astragalus, skullcap, or kudzu root.


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Non-toxic, no reported serious side effects. Mild side effects: nausea, upset stomach. Possible allergic reactions form as temporary skin rashes.


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Apricot seed is the small kernel enclosed within the wood-like pit at the center of the apricot fruit.


Does an apricot have one seed?

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Since GSE is quite acidic, if it is not properly diluted, it may further irritate already irritated tissues, such as a stomach or intestinal lining.


What apricot variety has edible seed?

Sweetheart apricot has edible seed. You can order a tree from Stark Bros. I have no experience with the company though. Other varieties that have edible pit: --Montgamet --Chinese (Mormon) --Robada --Hunza


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