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Also known as- Citrus sinensis, Citrus aurantium, zhi shi, blood oranges, ruby oranges.
Introduction
Peels from immature bitter organs have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine at least since the writing of the Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica, written in the second century BC. Orange peel is used to "reduce accumulation," whether gas in the intestine, stool in the bowels, phlegm in the lugs and throat, or "too much blood energy" resulting in high blood pressure. Only the peel of bitter orange has proven medicinal value, mainly for digestive problems and a few other health concerns. However, in folk medicine the flower of bitter orange is also used. Folk medicine uses the flower not only to treat gastrointestinal disorders, but to treat a myriad of health problems ranging from nervousness and insomnia, to gout and sore throat, and even for obesity. In oriental medicine, the flower of the bitter orange is used for poor appetite, chest and stomach pain, and vomiting. Homeopathic practitioners use both the peel and the flower to remedy both headaches and pain.
Constituents
Vitamin C, lonicerin, naringin, neohepseridin, rhoifolin.
Parts Used
The peel of the fruit picked before it has ripened, dried and cut.
Typical Preparations
Traditionally used as a tea. Combined with peony to relieve menstrual cramps, with magnolia for bloating, with rhubarb root for constipation, and with gardenia fruit for slow digestion after long-term illness. May also be incorporated into culinary dishes. The powder is used in cosmetic applications as well.
Summary
Orange peel contains compounds that lower blood pressure. The bitters in the herb stimulate appetite in people who have been confined to bed for long periods. Orange peel powder is a better source of pectins that nourish symbiotic bacteria in the large intestine than whole orange peel, but whole orange peel is a better source of the compounds that lower blood pressure.
Precautions
Women who are trying to get pregnant should not take this herb.
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