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.
The apricot and peach seed contain almost 2 percent of vitamin B17 by weight. The apple seed, although very small, is equally rich in Vitamin B17. So are the seeds of prunes, plums, cherries, and nectarines. The only common fruit on the hemisphere that lacks nitrilosidic seeds, are the citrus fruits.