[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)

Ingredients:
- seeds from 1 pumpkin (about 2 cups)
- 5 allspice berries
- 3 cloves
- 2 tsp celery seed
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- dash of ground cinnamon and paprika

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Rinse the pumpkin seeds with water and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Add all spices to a blender or coffee girder and pulse together until well-combined.
- Toss pumpkin seeds with spice mix and spread on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

*Cooking tip: This spice mixture is also excellent for sautéing with onions to make soup or sautéed veggies!

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