[Latin Name]  Citrus aurantium L.

[Specification] Synephrine 4.0%–80%

[Appearance] Yellow brown powder

Plant Part Used: Fruit

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Citrus Aurantium]

Citrus aurantium L, belonging to the family Rutaceae, is widely distributed in China. Zhishi, the Chinese traditional name for Citrus aurantium, has long been a folk medicine in traditional Chinese medicine (TCMto improve indigestion and help stimulate the Qi (energy force).

[Function]

1. Have the function of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, vasoprotective and anticarcinogenic and cholesterol lowering actions.

2. Have the function of inhibiting following enzymes: Phospholipase A2, lipoxygenase, HMG-CoA reductase and cyclo-oxygenase.

3. Have the function of improving the health of capillaries by reducing the capillary permeability.

4. Have the function of reducing hay fever and other allergic conditions by inhibiting the release of histamine from mast cells. The possible activity of hesperidin could be explained by the inhibition of polyamine synthesis. (bitter orange extract)

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Delicious and healthy spicy pumpkin, coconut & flaxseed soup

With thanks to www.pikalily.com

Ingredients:
• 1 Medium – large pumpkin
• 1 Leek, cut into chunks
• 1 Onion, diced
• 1 Inch raw ginger, grated
• 1 Lemongrass
• 4 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
• 1 Litre vegetable (or chicken) stock
• 400ml Coconut milk
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 3 – 4 Tsp olive oil
• 2 Heaped spoons Linwoods flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seeds

Method:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C and peel and deseed the pumpkin. Cut into chunks and place on a large roasting tray and add 2 tsp of olive oil. Drizzle over 1 tbsp of honey and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.

2. Add 2 tsp of olive oil to a large pot and add the onion, leeks, ginger and lemongrass and cook for 10 minutes until soft.

3. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and add the roasted pumpkin and its juices. Add the coconut milk and vegetable stock and simmer for 5 – 10 minutes. Add 2 tbsp of Linwoods flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seeds and then remove the stalk of lemongrass.

4. Add juice of one lime and allow to cool slightly before blending all of the ingredients. Return to the heat and gently heat through. Serve, garnish and enjoy.