Bitter Orange

Common name

bitter orange, Seville orange, sour orange, zhi shi

ID

HD0091

Scientific name of the plant

Citrus x aurantium L.

Anatomical part for use

fruit, flower

Human use

Weight Control

Summary

Bitter orange, Seville orange, sour orange, bigarade orange, or marmalade orange is the citrus tree Citrus × aurantium and its fruit. It is native to Southeast Asia and has been spread by humans to many parts of the world. It is probably a cross between the pomelo, Citrus maxima, and the mandarin orange, Citrus reticulata.

Evidence Level

Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)

Hepatotoxicity Description

N/A

Relevant Public Information

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