This fruit extract contains approximately 1.5% Synephrine, an over the counter decongestant with some striking similarities to ephedrine. This is sold for botanical research only and is not intended for human consumption.
Synephrine!
The fruit ie eaten raw or cooked. It is very bitter. It is used in making marmalade and other preserves.
The rind of the fruit is often used as a flavouring in cakes etc. Used in 'bouquet garni'.
An oil obtained from the seeds contains linolenic acid and is becoming more widely used as a food because of its ability to reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood.
The flowers are used for scenting tea.
An essential oil from the dried peel of immature fruits is used as a food flavouring.
Citrus species contain a wide range of active ingredients and research is still underway in finding uses for them. They are rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, acids and volatile oils.
They also contain coumarins such as bergapten which sensitizes the skin to sunlight. Bergapten is sometimes added to tanning preparations since it promotes pigmentation in the skin, though it can cause dermatitis or allergic responses in some people.
Some of the plant’s more recent applications are as sources of anti-oxidants and chemical exfoliants in specialized cosmetics.
The plants also contain umbelliferone, which is antifungal, as well as essential oils that are antifungal and antibacterial. They also contain the pyrone citrantin, which shows antifertility activity and was once used as a component of contraceptives.
Both the leaves and the flowers are antispasmodic, digestive and sedative.
An infusion is used in the treatment of stomach problems, sluggish digestion etc.
The fruit is antiemetic, antitussive, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive and expectorant.The immature fruit can be used (called Zhi Shi in China) or the mature fruit with seeds and endocarp removed (called Zhi Ke). The immature fruit has a stronger action. They are used in the treatment of dyspepsia, constipation, abdominal distension, stuffy sensation in the chest, prolapse of the uterus, rectum and stomach.
The fruit peel is bitter, digestive and stomachic.
The seed and the pericarp are used in the treatment of anorexia, chest pains, colds, coughs etc.
The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. It is used in treating depression, tension and skin problems.
This is a potent 5 to 1 powdered extract, meaning that one gram of extract is equal in potency to 5 grams of herb.
This extract is packed in a nitrogen-flushed, safety-sealed dispenser bottle, a sample of which is pictured above.
This is a pure herbal product with no additives. Extracted from sulfur-free and chlorine-free herbs for superior quality.
Manufactured in a low-temperature water extraction process to preserve herb integrity.
Extracted essential oils are replenished for proper potency.
Strict quality control testing to ensure microbiological and heavy metal safety.
Only powdered herb added to maintain purity (no artificial fillers such as lactose, cellulose or starch used).
TLC (Thin-layer Chromatography) tested to guarantee product quality.
KT Botanicals takes great care to preserve delicate herbal oils, which are first evaporated using either a water or water-alcohol base in a process that never exceeds 100° centigrade.
Sealed vacuum chargers precisely control the temperature, ensuring that none of the oils are lost. Cheaper, high-temperature methods are common industry practice, but these tend to burn off the vital oils.
The facilities in Lanzhou and Guang Zhou, China, scientifically test each batch of herbs before, during and after the processing to make sure that all the active ingredients are present. Herbs are also tested to ensure that the formulas surpass all FDA guidelines regarding heavy metals. Those herbs exported to the U.S. are voluntarily submitted to the FDA for approval.
Finally, batches are regularly sent out for quality control testing in third-party labs to double-ensure that products are 100% free of pharmaceuticals, preservatives and dyes.
The Lanzhou and Guang Zhou factories are so clean, they are certified by the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (GMP). These standards surpass any of the FDA, and are considered the highest for any government agency in the world.
This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 29 July, 2007.
