Bitter orange
Rutaceae
Mediterranean areas and warm-temperate climates.
The flowers and the pericarp of the fruit
Dry extract titrated in min. 6% synephrine (French Pharmacopea X)
Citrus aurantium
Produced in capsules.
The correct dose of the dry extract titrated as above is 8-10 mg per kg of body weight a day. This should be taken in two parts, at 8 in the morning and 1 pm. It should not be taken for more than 60 consecutive days.
It is a plant rich in synephrine, which is 5-6% of the dry weight, and flavonoids of various kinds.
Stimulates memory, attention and concentration; aids fat combustion, anti-oxidant action.
It acts on the nervous system producing improvements in attention, memory and resistance to mental fatigue. Titrated dry extract of bitter orange is particularly suitable for use by young people which want to improve their mental performance. It is also used in slimming treatments because the synephrine content stimulates the consumption of fats and eliminates water. As it contains a lot of flavonoids, it is particularly effective in preventing the damage caused to the body by free radicals.
It may cause excitation, tremors, insomnia, irritability, tachycardia, usually when excessive doses are taken for a prolonged period of time. It is not recommended for patients who suffer from insomnia, from severy anxiety syndromes or tachycardia. It should be used with caution by people with high blood pressure. Do not use during pregnancy, while breast-feeding or for children under the age of 12.
