Citrus Aurantium Extract
CAS#: 94-07-5
Other names: Immature Bitter Orange Extract
Botanical Source: Citrus Aurantium L.
Specifications: Synephrine 6%,10%,30%,60%,80%,95% by HPLC,Synephrine 15% by UV
Active Ingredient: Synephrine, N-methltyramine, and some flavones such as Hesperidin, Neohesperidin,Neohesperidin and Naringin.
Functions:
Losing weight
Used as mild exhilarant
Curing digestive tract discomfort
Good for anti-microbial activities
Synephrine is the main active compound found in the fruit of Citrus aurantium, is similar to epinephrine in its chemical structure, and is the reason citrus aurantium has been used in weight loss products after Ephedra was taken off the market. Synephrine stimulates the nervous system, and is used to decrease appetite.
Citrus aurantium is used in herbal medicines as a general digestive tonic and can be prescribed for indigestion, constipation, low stomach acid, nausea, flatulence and stomach cramps.