History of Citrus Peel
Parts used from the Citrus Peel
For marmalade – the whole fruit. Medicinally – peel and flowers.
Constituents (bio available chemicals):
Whole fruit: essential oil, flavones and cartotenes. Peel: alkaloid synephrine and N-methyltyramine.
Nutritional constituents:
Vitamins: A and C. Some calcium.
Indications:
Boosts immunity, aids removal of toxic waste from the body, stimulates digestion, soothes headaches, calms palpitations, reduces fever and coughs, constipation, weight loss through ‘thermogenic’ (heat generation in the body). Improves energy and reduces anxiety.
Dosage:
As directed on individual product.
British Herbal Pharmacopoeia
Cautions for therapeutic doses
Avoid during pregnancy and lactation.