[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)

Grape seed extract and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) clearly possess remarkable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergenic properties.

• Reduces free radical damage and oxidative stress which suggest its effectiveness in reducing the risk of cancer, asthma, arthritis, heart and chronic diseases.

• 20 times more potent than Vitamin C and 50 times more potent than Vitamin E

• Prevents cardiovascular disease, formation of blood clots, growth of cancer cells, asthma in kids and adults, and premature ageing.

• Maintains normal blood pressure level by protecting the blood vessels from damage and by acting as a muscle relaxant.

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