Almond is a nut that grows on trees of the genus Prunus in the family Rosaceae. Almond has a round or oval shape, a smooth surface, and a thin shell. Almond contains a large amount of nutrients, such as B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, iron and other trace elements. Almond is used in cooking to prepare desserts, baked goods, salads and other dishes. Additionally, almonds are used in medicine to treat various diseases, such as anemia, hypertension, heart diseases, and others.