> FYI amygdala translates as (from the Greek) an almond. Amygdaline is a
glucoside
> (C20H27NO11) present in bitter almonds.
I don't think it contains that. It is not a poisonous plant. The name
probably referes to the shape of the leaves.
I have just tasted a piece of of the dried leaves (raw). It is bitter, but
not that bitter. The taste resembles green tea or oolong tea, something in
that direction. Quite nice.