Synephrine is the main "active" compound found in the fruit of a plant called Citrus aurantium. The fruit is also known as zhi shi (in traditional Chinese medicine), and as green orange, sour orange and bitter orange in other parts of the world. It has strong aroma. It tastes bitter at first, and then a little acid. In application of traditional Chinese medical science, it is used to dispel bloating and a lump in the abdomen and phlegm, and to cureedema, constipation, gastroptosis, prolapse of uterus and rectocele.
Anti- tumour, prevent osteoporosis, reduce cholesterin and protect heart.
Nerve protection and prevent diseases of degeneration of nerve.Relieve menopausal symptoms of women, improve bone metabolism and protect cardiovascular system, etc. |
