Bitter Orange Peel (Citrus aurantium)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Citrus aurantium
COMMON NAMES
Orange peel, Bitter orange
FAMILY
Rutaceae
DESCRIPTION
An aromatic fruit tea, native to Southeast Asia.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose chopped peel.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Decoction: About 1-2 teaspoons of herb to a cup of cold water, bring to the boil and leave to sit for 10 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired.
Drink up to 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.
CAUTIONS
Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, or taking any medication. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
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