College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Bitter Orange Peel Herbal Chopped (Citrus Aurantium)

Bitter orange peel cleans the stomach of heavy food and restores healthy appetite.

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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Bitter Orange (also known as Citrus aurantium, Seville orange, sour orange) is an evergreen tree native to Africa, Arabia, and Syria with long spines and incredibly fragrant flowers. The membranes and pulp of the fruit are very sour and bitter.

Herbalists in Europe began using bitter orange for stomach complaints, nervous conditions, gout, sore throat, and as a sedative and bitter tonic. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used as an ingredient in several different formulas, most of them dealing with coughs, colds, indigestion, nausea, and even organ prolapse.

Bitter Orange, Varicose Veins, and Hemorrhoids

Bitter orange peel contains high levels of diosmin and hesperidin, known to improve vessel tonic. It constricts blood vessels in the legs and reduces inflammation there - all of which are supportive for varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

Bitter Orange and Weight Loss

Bitter orange contains synephrine, a drug aimed at encouraging fat loss. It acts to constrict blood vessels, increase blood pressure and increase the heart rate. Contemporary Chinese practitioners inject it for the treatment of anaphalylactic shock and shock syndrome. While bitter orange has not undergone formal safety testing, it can cause the same spectrum of adverse events as ephedra. Case reports have linked bitter orange supplements to strokes, angina, and ischemic colitis.

Parts Used

The entire fruit, including the peel, fresh flowers, and the leaves and twigs, are all used for various commercial products.

Typical Preparations

Bitter orange peel, and the oil derived from it, is used in many different things. As a flavoring agent it can be used in a wide variety of foods, and is used in liqueurs (most notably Triple Sec), deserts, candy, gelatins and puddings. It is used to cover up the taste of pharmaceuticals, as well as being a key ingredient in marmalade. The peel is used in teas, especially those made for digestive complaints.

Summary

Bitter orange peel has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. The German E Commission has approved its use for loss of appetite, dyspeptic ailments and stomach complaints. There is some speculation and testimony that bitter orange peel can be used for weight loss and as a nasal decongestant, but according to the German Commission there still need to be clinical trials done before this can be emphatically established. Neroli and Petitgrain essential oils are both derived from the bitter orange tree, specifically from the fresh flowers (Neroli), and the leaves and twigs (Petitgrain).

Metabolic Nature of Bitter Orange Peel

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other

Aromatic

STRONG AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Bitter Orange Peel
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Stimulates Peristalsis

STIMULATES-PERISTALSIS

An herb that promotes involuntary smooth muscle contractions to facilitate the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Boosts Gaba

BOOSTS-GABA

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, reduces nerve excitability. It is the body's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. Thus, it promotes relaxation, calm, and sleep.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Adrenal Tonic

ADRENAL-TONIC

Strengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.

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Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Vessel Tonic

VESSEL-TONIC

An herb that improves the tone and integrity of blood vessel walls. This is helpful in easy bruising.

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Hepatoprotective

STRONG HEPATOPROTECTIVE

An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Raises Thyroid

RAISES-THYROID

An herb that increases thyroid function.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Bitter Orange Peel

  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Decongestant, Nervine, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Adrenal-tonic, Carminative, Hepatoprotective, Stimulates-energy

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Decongestant, Nervine, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Irritates-throat, Stimulates-peristalsis

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  • Orange Zest

    Orange Zest has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Nervine, Vessel-tonic, Carminative, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Nervine, Appetizer, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stomachic

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  • Mint

    Mint has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Nervine, Stomachic, Carminative, Refreshing

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  • Lemon Zest

    Lemon Zest has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Stomachic, Appetizer, Nervine, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Refreshing

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  • Ajwain

    Ajwain has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Refreshing, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Nervine, Wakes-you-up

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Irritates-throat

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Irritates-throat, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Wakes-you-up

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Irritates-throat, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Nervine, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Digestive

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Bitter Orange Peel

  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Adrenal-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive, Nervine, Raises-thyroid, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

    Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Raises-thyroid, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Adrenal-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive, Nervine

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Nervine, Raises-thyroid, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Adrenal-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Boosts-gaba, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Adrenal-tonic, Stomachic, Appetizer

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Digestive, Hepatoprotective, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Vessel-tonic, Boosts-gaba, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Belly breathing

    Belly breathing has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Digestive, Nervine, Raises-thyroid, Stimulates-energy, Adrenal-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Digestive, Hepatoprotective, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)

    External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Adrenal-tonic, Digestive, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Nervine, Stomachic, Appetizer, Boosts-gaba, Carminative

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Bitter Orange Peel Impact Report

The reports shared below are part of an educational assignment completed by students at the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda. These represent subjective experiences intended to help students explore principles of Ayurveda through personal observation. In each report below, students ate the selected food for 3 days and self-reported these effects. See other food & herb reports at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your temperature?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your ear temperature?

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HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your sweat quantity?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of your skin?

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Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your appetite/hunger?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your digestion speed?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

TOXINS

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

Tongue: How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of your tongue coating?

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your throat soreness?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your urine smell?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your sweat smell?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your acne?

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More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your freckles/moles?

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DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of the lower eye lid?

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More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

HYDRATION

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the dryness of your skin?

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DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the cracks on your tongue?

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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your ear pressure?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your congestion?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your energy levels?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your muscle tension?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your anxiety?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

DIGESTION

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your digestion speed?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your appetite/hunger?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

TONGUE

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of your tongue coating?

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4
0
1
0
3
1
15
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the cracks on your tongue?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
6
11
3
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

Tongue: How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

10
8
6
4
2
0
1
8
8
3
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

STOOL

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your stool lightness?

10
8
6
4
2
0
4
7
8
1
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your stool smell?

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9
6
3
0
1
2
11
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your stool consistency?

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3
0
2
11
6
1
0
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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9
6
3
0
0
1
8
10
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your stool color?

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9
6
3
0
4
0
0
3
13
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

URINE

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your urine clarity?

16
13
10
7
4
1
2
13
5
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your urine smell?

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8
4
0
0
3
16
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your urine lightness?

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12
9
6
3
0
0
5
13
2
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your urine frequency/quantity?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
2
11
6
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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14
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

SWEAT

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your sweat quantity?

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9
6
3
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0
1
13
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your sweat smell?

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8
4
0
1
1
14
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

SKIN

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your acne?

20
16
12
8
4
0
1
17
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the dryness of your skin?

15
12
9
6
3
0
9
0
11
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of your skin?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
1
4
0
15
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your freckles/moles?

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16
12
8
4
0
2
17
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

EYE

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of the lower eye lid?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
1
19
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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16
12
8
4
0
1
14
5
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

20
16
12
8
4
0
1
0
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
15
No Change
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

ENT

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your ear temperature?

16
13
10
7
4
1
5
13
2
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your congestion?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
12
8
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your ear pressure?

20
16
12
8
4
0
1
15
4
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your throat soreness?

21
17
13
9
5
1
2
15
3
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
12
8
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

SYSTEMIC

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your energy levels?

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0
0
1
8
10
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your muscle tension?

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6
4
2
0
0
7
9
3
1
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your anxiety?

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8
4
0
1
2
14
2
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your temperature?

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9
6
3
0
1
1
10
5
3
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

HEART

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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8
4
0
0
4
14
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your heart rate?

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9
6
3
0
0
2
11
6
1
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

How did Bitter Orange Peel affect your heart rhythm?

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16
12
8
4
0
4
15
1
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 20 REPORT ID:58 (2021-05-04 - 2021-07-26)

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

1/4 tsp in warm water 2-3x/day before meals or as directed by your practitioner.

Dried Bitter Orange Peel (Whole Herb)

Bitter orange peel extracts (e.g., synephrine-containing) have different strengths and properties so are not a direct substitute for whole orange peel.
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Follow these guidelines
See contraindications below.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Bitter Orange Peel may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Bitter Orange Peel may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Bitter orange peel (from Citrus aurantium) is commonly used in supplements for weight loss, appetite suppression, and digestive issues. However, it has several contraindications and safety concerns, especially due to its active compound synephrine, which can have stimulant-like effects.

Photosensitization is possible in some individuals, but this has mainly been found in the whole raw fruit. It is not recommended during pregnancy, and it should not be used by children.

Cardiovascular Conditions: Bitter orange may increase heart rate and blood pressure, posing a risk of serious cardiovascular events. Caution is advised with hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, and a history of heart attack or stroke.

Use with Stimulants: Should not be combined with other stimulants (e.g., caffeine, ephedra/ma huang, pre-workout supplements), as this increases the risk of elevated blood pressure, heart palpitations and stroke or heart attack.

MAOI or SSRI Use (Antidepressants): May interact dangerously with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), increasing the risk of Serotonin syndrome and hypertensive crisis.

Thyroid Disorders: Hyperthyroidism may be worsened due to increased metabolic and cardiovascular effects.

Glaucoma: Bitter orange can raise intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma.

Surgery: May interfere with anesthesia and cardiovascular stability. Stop use at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Pregnancy: Not recommended due to its potential stimulant effects.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Bitter Orange Peel. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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