What is a 'Contra Account'. A contra account is an account found in an account ledger that is used to reduce the value of a related account. A contra account's natural balance is opposite of the associated account. If a debit is recorded in a related account, the contra account record also records a credit. Next Up.
Apricot Kernels contain a plant compound called Amygdalin (also known as vitamin B17) which produces a cyanide called Laetrile and helps to kill off cancer cells while preserving the healthy cells. The therapeutic dosage of Laetrile is 250-1000mg/ day.The amount of Laetrile contained in 100gms of Apricot Kernels is approximately 500mg. The use of Laetrile for therapeutic purposes is highly controversial.he therapeutic dosage of Laetrile is 250-1000mg/ day. The amount of Laetrile contained in 100gms of Apricot Kernels is approximately 500mg. The use of Laetrile for therapeutic purposes is highly controversial.
Apricot kernel is the inner part of the seed of the apricot fruit. The kernel is used to produce oil and other chemicals used for medicinal purposes. Despite serious safety concerns, apricot kernel is used for treating cancer. It is taken by mouth or given as an injection. Apricot kernel contains a toxic chemical known as amygdalin. In the body this chemical is converted to cyanide, which is poisonous. There was interest in using apricot kernel to fight cancer because it was thought that amygdalin was taken up first by cancer cells and converted to cyanide.