Bitter Orange Peel Tea Benefits

Bitter orange peel tea benefits are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial features.

Bitter orange refers to the fruit of the citrus tree that grows in the Mediterranean region, Africa, Arabia, Syria and parts of Asia . It is an evergreen tree with lots of spines and fragrant flowers.

Known by its scientific name of citrus aurantium and known commonly as Seville orange or bigarade, the fruit possesses a thick, dimpled skin, and a highly tart taste. Due to this, bitter orange is particularly prized for making marmalade.

• Bitter orange peel tea, applied topically, may help fight fungal infections such as ringworm and athlete's foot.

• Bitter orange peel tea may help in weight loss. However, there seems to be a bit of controversy on the safety of its inclusion in many herbal weight loss products as it contains the substances synephrine and octopamine which have been linked with increased blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems.

Pregnant and nursing women, as well as people who have heart condition, should avoid the use of bitter orange as its safety is yet to be fully established.

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