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Bitter Orange Peel, organic 1 oz.

Bitter Orange Peel, organic 1 oz.

$1.74

Citrus aurantium

"Both the leaves and the flowers are antispasmodic, digestive and sedative[8][14]. An infusion is used in the treatment of stomach problems, sluggish digestion etc[14]. The fruit is antiemetic, antitussive, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive and expectorant[13].The immature fruit can be used (called Zhi Shi in China) or the mature fruit with seeds and endocarp removed (called Zhi Ke). The immature fruit has a stronger action. They are used in the treatment of dyspepsia, constipation, abdominal distension, stuffy sensation in the chest, prolapse of the uterus, rectum and stomach[15]. The fruit peel is bitter, digestive and stomachic[8]. The seed and the pericarp are used in the treatment of anorexia, chest pains, colds, coughs etc[13]." (Practical Plants)



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