Introduction of raw materials of bitter orange extract

Bitter orange. Bitter orange tree is 12 meters tall and evergreen all the year round. It is a cross between grapefruit and orange. Bitter orange, also known as lime, was born in southern China and spread to Europe in the Middle Ages. Comfortable aroma and bitter taste are the most prominent features of bitter orange.

Peel, flower and immature fruit of bitter orange can be used. High-quality flower essential oil (neroli oil) is one of the favorite raw materials of perfume factories, and it is known as "4711 eau de cologne". In the distillation process of neroli oil, lime blossom water which gives cosmetics comfortable fragrance will also be produced. In addition, pomelo leaf oil can be extracted from leaves, branches and immature fruits of bitter orange. A useful oil can be extracted from bitter orange peel and common orange peel in perfume production. This essential oil is often used to produce natural cosmetics. The peel of bitter orange is also used as an appetizing bittering agent after drying, and is also used to produce preserved orange peel. The flower of bitter orange is the source of its soothing effect.

active ingredient

The effective components of bitter orange are essential oils (limonene, linalool, geraniol, nerol, aldehyde and methyl anthranilate). Besides essential oils, it also contains flavonoids (hesperidin, rutin and naringin). The main component of bitter orange extract is hesperidin.

Main effects 1. Gastrointestinal stagnation and bloating 2. Abdominal pain and fullness 3. It is used for adjuvant treatment of cardiovascular diseases