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Citrus aurantium
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Mediterranean and Asian citrus species whose peel is used in TCM and Western herbal medicine for digestive conditions and weight management.
Mediterranean and Asian citrus species whose peel is used in TCM and Western herbal medicine for digestive conditions and weight management. Key active compounds include synephrine, octopamine, hesperidin.
synephrine, along with octopamine and hesperidin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Bitter Orange. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Digestive stimulant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Thermogenic mild
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Choleretic
Anti-inflammatory
Digestive conditions in TCM as Zhi Shi (immature fruit)
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Liver and bile conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Weight management in modern use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Anxiety and insomnia in Mediterranean folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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