Bitter Orange

Citrus aurantium

Family: Rutaceae Evidence: C capsuleextract

Contains synephrine — a stimulant used for weight management and nasal congestion. The peel is used in TCM (Zhi Shi) for digestive stagnation.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Heart conditions. Hypertension. Caffeine combination. MAOIs.

Interactions

CRITICAL with MAOIs. May interact with caffeine, stimulants, heart and BP meds.

Side Effects

Increased heart rate, BP, headache, anxiety. Cardiac events reported.

Allergy: Citrus allergy.
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