Bitter Orange

Citrus aurantium

Evidence: CFamily: Rutaceae

Pregnancy:AvoidNursing:AvoidChildren:Avoid

Contains synephrine — a stimulant used for weight management and nasal congestion. The peel is used in TCM (Zhi Shi) for digestive stagnation.

Herb Card

Safety Quick Reference

Pregnancyunsafe

Breastfeedingunsafe

Pediatricnot recommended

Contraindications: Heart conditions. Hypertension. Caffeine combination. MAOIs.

Interactions: CRITICAL with MAOIs. May interact with caffeine, stimulants, heart and BP meds.

Drug & Medication Interactions

If you take any medications, review these interactions carefully.

Known Interactions

CRITICAL with MAOIs. May interact with caffeine, stimulants, heart and BP meds.

Contraindications

Heart conditions. Hypertension. Caffeine combination. MAOIs.

Side Effects

Increased heart rate, BP, headache, anxiety. Cardiac events reported.

How to Prepare Bitter Orange

Capsules (Powdered Herb)Moderate · 30-60 minutes per batch

Equipment

Herb grinder or pre-powdered herb, Empty vegetarian capsules (size 00 or 0), Capsule filling machine (optional but recommended), Small bowl, Scale (optional for precision)

Instructions

1If using whole dried herb, grind to a fine powder using a dedicated herb grinder.
2Pour the powdered herb into a small bowl or capsule filling tray.
3Separate the capsule halves. Fill the larger half with powder, tapping to pack gently.
4Press the smaller half onto the larger half to seal.
5A size 00 capsule holds approximately 500-700mg of powdered herb.
6Standard dosing varies by herb — typically 1-3 capsules, 2-3 times daily with food.

Tips

• A capsule filling machine makes the process much faster and more consistent.
• Pre-powdered herbs from reputable suppliers save significant effort.
• Store finished capsules in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

Capsules bypass taste, which can be important — bitter taste stimulates digestion. For digestive herbs, teas or tinctures may be more effective. Always follow recommended dosing.

Store in airtight containers away from moisture. Use within 6-12 months for best potency.

Standardized ExtractEasy (purchasing) · N/A — purchase pre-made

Equipment

Purchase from reputable supplement company

Instructions

1Standardized extracts are professionally manufactured to contain a guaranteed amount of active compounds.
2Follow the dosing instructions on the product label.
3Take with food unless otherwise directed.
4Choose extracts from companies that provide third-party testing (USP, NSF, or ConsumerLab verified).
5Common standardizations: Milk Thistle (80% silymarin), Ginkgo (24% flavone glycosides), Turmeric (95% curcuminoids).

Tips

• Standardized extracts provide consistent dosing — important for herbs where potency varies.
They are stronger than whole-herb preparations and may have different effects.

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• Whole-herb preparations may contain beneficial synergistic compounds lost in extraction.

Standardized extracts are concentrated — do not exceed recommended doses. They may interact differently with medications than whole-herb preparations. Consult a healthcare provider if taking medications.

Follow manufacturer storage instructions. Typically store cool, dry, and away from light.