bitter orange
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Related to bitter oranges: Citrus aurantium
bit·ter or·ange
(bit'ĕr ōr'ănj)The fruit of Citrus aurantium; clinical reports suggest use as an antiviral, in treating gastrointestinal and dermatologic disorders. Some have used it as an appetite suppressant (after the ban on ephedra), but severe and frequent adverse effects have been reported (seizure, cardiovascular disorders).
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bitter orange
A citrus tree, Citrus aurantium, whose oils are used in some cultures as an oral remedy for gastrointestinal conditions such as constipation or nausea. Bitter orange is commonly used in dietary supplements as an aid to fat loss and as an appetite suppressant.
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Bitter orange can worsen cardiovascular disease and glaucoma.Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners